A nice girls night here. That good ol Tacoma parking is a bitch. Once you're parked, you're good. The hostess was very nice and very attentive. She even provided us with recommendations on the menu. This lil spot in Tacoma, across from the matador is so cute. Honestly would've missed it driving by. Once you enter, it's very inviting. Has a nice chill ambiance to the place. Food was super delish. A tad on the higher priced side but totally yummy. My pork chop was HUGE!! Thick but well cooked! So much flavor through and through. Them zoodles my friend ordered was fabulous. Zero sogginess and the sauce was pretty damn good. I really like this spot. New addition to my GO-TO spots in Tacoma. read more

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First, my apologies. I was catching up with a friend I hadn't seen in a while so forgot to take pics. Nonetheless my review is detailed and honest. My first time at West 122 as I had been wanting to try this for months. Here's the positives... Love the brick and mortar ambiance inside. It just had an overall good community vibe. Presentation of food was beautiful. What else we experienced... My friend ordered a Sprite and I ordered a cocktail. She was served a lemonade and my drink was pretty sour so I ordered some simple syrup. The Sprite came but it took 20 minutes to get my simple syrup. By that time I was sort of over having a cocktail. Honestly, the venue was not full and all I wanted was some simple syrup in a shot glass. We ordered the burrata, caesar salad and the special with the octopus tentacles, asparagus, peppers and capers over polenta. The caesar salad on the menu lists "red gem lettuce tossed in house-made caesar dressing, topped with bread crumbs and shaved parmigiano reggiano. While I liked the idea of not having croutons as they're sometimes difficult to maneuver with a biteful of salad, there must have been a quarter cup of bread crumbs over the top, so much so that you couldn't even see what was underneath. Next, the menu describes the burrata as "creamy burrata with pea vines, roasted peas, pickled asparagus, and artichoke." When it arrived, we were truly wondering if we had ordered the right thing. Only until we moved the sea of greens did we see the burrata. Nowhere on the menu did it mention that we were actually ordering a salad with burrata underneath. Very unfortunate and misleading because my friend ordered the Caesar for dinner and didn't know she was actually getting a second salad. In addition, we ordered the baguette with butter/oil and what came to us for $11 or some rather non descript rolls. The octopus special was the star of the show. The colors, flavors, char on the octopus...everything except that it was surrounded by a fair amount of paprika oil, so much so that I had to work around it in order to not give my stomach a run for my money later in the evening. A dish I wanted to finish but just couldn't because of that issue. In addition to that, refills of water were non-existent and it took close to 50 minutes to get our dinner. Also, our waitperson was very pleasant but seemed rather overwhelmed. Even after waiting 15 minutes for the simple syrup, when she finally did bring it, she looked surprised that I no longer wanted it. Yes, she took it off the bill, but I would have much rather enjoyed one of the specialties of the house. So many mishaps that didn't need to occur. Truly disappointed that our evening went that way. read more

What a disappointment!!! Went here before a show at the Pantages (7:30pm). Had a 5:30pm reservation. Shocked that this place has a 4+ star review but noticed most of the 5 stars are from months ago. Did chef change, I wonder? Service staff turnover? The ambience of this place is awesome and I couldn't help wonder how a better chef and higher quality cuisine could really make this a potentially local gem like Wooden City or others in the vicinity. Honestly surprised this restaurant has been in business this long. Thought it was brand new based on our experience. Everyone seemed like a complete novice to fine dining service. Waited 10 minutes for a wait server and no one noticed we didn't have a drink menu until then. However, I think the cuisine itself was the biggest flop and why we'll probably not return as much as I want to support local restaurants bc it was a pretty expensive gamble. Mac and cheese (difficult to mess up) was the highlight but no better than what you could get from a much lower tier establishment or food truck. Caesar was so inundated with bread crumbs and shaved Parmesan I could not get to the salad. Steak frites was the worst steak (chewy, no flavor), frites (think old stale fries with some parsley sprinkled on them), and au poivre (just a super salty, unflavored brown sauce) I've ever had and I've had my share of steak frites in US, Canada, France, and Switzerland. My partner had the roast chicken which was bland and nothing special. Charred broccolini was okay. We held out hope for coffee and dessert, but they forgot about us and by the time they returned 20 mins later, we needed to leave for the show. It was already 7:20pm. I really hope this was an anomalous experience but won't be returning any time soon. read more

I can't believe I went to bed without giving them their 10 stars. Beautiful experience from start to finish. We decided on a date night for Halloween and my wife found this restaurant online. She saw pictures of the steak and wanted to try it. We made it just in time for some specialty items that they serve between 3-6. We didn't think about reservations but got lucky enough that they weren't needed. I wouldn't suggest anyone else risk it. People came in fast even with the rain. The space is beautiful and romantic on the inside. All of the staff was so kind, especially Sara our server. We ordered two appetizers (crostini and Mac and cheese), two cocktails, two glasses of wine (doubble troubble), the steak, and the pork chop. In going to say something controversial so brace yourself. The pork chop beat out the steak by miles in taste and preparation. I'm not big on pork but I really wanted to try it and my goodness. Also, the appetizers were hard to part ways with. If more food wasn't on the way would have ate appetizers all night. DELICIOUS. We needed a new date night spot after the closing of one of our fav places. I think this is it. Oh, the parking probably depends on the day. We got lucky and there was one available spot in front of the restaurant. All-in-all recommended! read more

We finally made it to West 122 and we loved it. Great ambiance, a good place for a date and the food and staff were awesome. We ordered the meatballs; the homemade meat sauce was on point and awesome, then for the main course porkchops and chicken. Porkchops were thick and plenty of flavor and not over-cooked and dry. They were great as well as the chicken. They also had a nice wine selection and their mixed were drinks were really good. I wish they had a fish selection on the menu, but at that time they did not. We got to chat with the executive chef, who was also making drinks, and super nice and knowledgeable guy. Overall, super pleased with our experience there and we will definitely have to revisit them. This might be on the top of my restaurants in the area. You definitely need to give them a whirl and don't forget the reservations!! read more

Went here with some friends to celebrate a birthday. A relatively new spot that was a Tiki bar in a previous life awhile back. The Diggs: the updates are well done with a nice look that is modern but not overdone. A good clean look. Pleasant from entrance to dining to restrooms Food: mixed bill. The brussel sprout appetizer was one of the best things I've eaten in a while. Savory but a slight sweet hint of honey although just a wine reduction. I would still be eating these if I could. Wedge salad is a meal or splittable. Classic and tasty although I wish the blue cheese was a bit stronger. Most of party enjoyed their meals. I had the pork chops with mashed potatoes and broccolini. Good seasoning but sadly overcooked and potatoes way too sweet. A disappointment Libations: every cocktail was excellent. Pretty good wine selection by glass or bottle as well. I had their version of French 75 and was exceptional. Great start to my dinner. Price. Reasonable for what would expect for a nicer restaurant. Even with my pork misadventure I'd come back for another try as rest of experience was enjoyable read more

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Amazing food in a gorgeous atmosphere with great staff that genuinely care about you!! I ordered the beet salad, Mac N Cheese, Crab Cakes, with a Tiramisu and Young & Beautiful cocktail. Everything was phenomenal and FRESH!! Beet Salad was impeccable with perfectly candies walnuts that weren't too sweet or too sticky! The goat cheese was a solid flavor but not overpowering the beets with a mild, refreshing earthy flavor! Mac N Cheese was excellent, the cavatappi noodles were cooked perfectly Al Dente, with a modicum amount of chew, and the Mornay sauce was velvety and clearly made from scratch from a roux! The crab cakes were LOADED with crab and the old bay rolemoulade wasn't overly salty and slightly spicy! The crab cakes were NOT overly coated with a nice this crispy batter! The Tiramisu was awesome, a solid coffee flavor that isn't overbearing and the mascarpone cream was delightful thick and creamy, delicious! The young and beautiful drink was equal parts sweet and tangy with an excellent fizzy pop reminiscent of soda but not overly sweet. I will be back!!! read more

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The front entrance looks nice, but we were seated in the back and it lacked any ambience. It was just plain tables, no artwork. The brussels sprouts were the only highlight, and even those were just okay. The zoodles and steak were underwhelming, we only ate half. When I asked about drinks, the server said they didn't have strawberry purée. For a bar, it felt surprising to have such limited flavor options, especially for sweeter drinks. They couldn't make a strawberry margarita or peach bellini. Overall, between the lack of atmosphere and very limited menu and drink options, it just didn't hit the mark. read more

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We came in for a quick dinner. The waitress was new to the restaurant but very nice. We got our drinks quickly but after we ordered, I noticed that no one in the restaurant had food, so I was a little nervous. However the food was very good. Parking can be a bit tough since it's in a busy area of Tacoma. Restaurant is smaller and intimate. read more

My favorite restaurant of all time -- truly. It's rare to find a place that delivers excellence in every single aspect: food, drinks, ambiance, and service. West 122 is that rare gem. Let's start with the cocktails. Tacoma has no shortage of talented bartenders, but the drinks here are on another level entirely. David's take on cocktails are inventive, precise, and magical. I've tried nearly every cocktail on the menu, and each one somehow manages to top the last. Every sip feels like a discovery -- bold, balanced, and unforgettable. Now, the food. Fresh, thoughtful, and perfectly executed. You can tell Chef Keno and his team take their craft seriously -- no shortcuts, no cheap ingredients, just pure dedication to quality. Every dish highlights its ingredients beautifully; you can taste the freshness in every bite; they only use fresh herbs! The mashed potatoes, meatballs, calamari, brussel sprouts, schnitzel, bacon, chicken, apple fritter bread pudding... each one has easily become the best version I've ever had. The food and drink is so good, it's all my friends and I can talk about at the table. Chef Keno & David are prodigies. What a powerful duo to provide the best food and drink imaginable! The ambiance and service? Flawless. The space is stunning, warm, and welcoming, and everyone working there is both knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about what they do. They're happy to assist with recommendation and pair your food and drink perfectly. I left having learned so much about their ingredients and process due to my curiosity -- all staff is happy to answer any questions -- it's clear they're masters of their craft. I was so impressed I ended up tipping 100%. That's how thrilled I was with the experience. West 122 is officially my favorite spot and I can't wait to return. If there's one place I could recommend above all others -- it's West 122! read more

The calamari appetizer was great but the bread was pretty mid and they charge an extra $1 for butter. Seriously. The meatballs were okay and seasoned well but they were overworked and tasted a little gamey. My date ordered a custom, but not complicated, cocktail that our server refused to ask the bartender to mix. Eventually the bartender overheard the request and made it. It was delicious and we ordered another round. We elected to bounce before we went on to order any mains. I had such high hopes!! The reviews were great and the vibe was promising when we walked in but we won't be going back. read more

Food was delightful and the service was attentive without being overly bothersome. We will be back again soon.

I found this place through a tik tok link actually that my Mom sent to me. I was def interested and the hubby and I checked this place out. The service provided by David was top notch! The food was INCREDIBLE! We got to savor the schnitzel and it was delish. My hubby is German and I asked him how close is this to what he grew up with? Pretty close were his words. We enjoyed this dish, a couple aperols and I had a dilly dally cocktail which was very good if ya like drinks a lil stronger. For dessert we had the apple pudding cake which was quite fine too. Plus we took home enough for another meal as the portions are generous. Two thumbs up! A great place for a delicious meal with outstanding service, thanks! read more

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The food was amazing top notch your guest will be happy they make great mocktails . The service is a classy vibe excellent pampered ! It's a beautiful restaurant ! The decor is modern industrial and the cleanliness I appreciate the bathroom was very nice !!! Should get an extra star !! read more

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I have gone to Tacoma while my kid has been in school there and have really enjoyed trying many of the restaurants. I didn't know about West 122 until this last visit. It was walking distance from the McMenimims Elks Temple (tho there is a hill...) on a somewhat lively street with a few bars and restaurants. Lovely decor/ambiance. Very cozy as a storm was coming in. I was alone and sat at the bar and bless that bartender for letting me yammer. His take on the Manhattan was really delicious and different enough, but not over the top. I had two! Great happy hour appetizers: Mac and cheese was excellent, loved the meatballs and the cauliflower made me feel "healthy." I'd go back. Extra points for treating a solo diner with care and respect. read more

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I'll say from the onset that the meatballs and crispy brussel sprouts we had are in the running of the best I've ever had. Service was excellent. Our waiter (didn't get his name) was a professional who knew the menu inside and out. We'll be back. read more

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We were so excited to try this place after reading the reviews. We were, unfortunately, so disappointed! The food was subpar. The steak was tough and didn't even come with a vegetable! Server said it came with bernaise sauce...it didn't. Hubby's chicken was just ok, seemed dry without much flavor. Our friend's pork chop was huge, but he said it wasn't very good, For the price, it didn't live up to the expectation. read more

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We had dinner with friends here over the weekend and the food was good for those of us that got our meal, but our server Sarah was either having a rough night, or not cut out for serving. She had to come back to confirm she got our order right, but still forgot to ring our friends meal completely. We enjoyed the shrimp special with polenta, the meatballs were okay but overworked, and the calamari was huge but under seasoned. I'll probably give them another try, but was hoping for a better experience. read more

Service- we sat there for 20 minutes until we were asked what drinks we wanted. Then it took an additional hour of waiting before we walked out and left cash for the drinks on the table. Absolutely slow service and we rarely say anything negative because we give everyone the benefit of the doubt... but this was bad. Hopefully this will save someone money and time. read more

This place is truly a hidden Gem i've went to the bars all up and down this strip I can't believe I miss this place is truly upscale. The food is great the grapefruit mocktail OMG, strong and I got two definitely definitely definitely worth the money. I will definitely be coming back to this place and the customer service is awesome. Sarah was my server. She was awesome. I also met Patrick. He was also awesome sauce so I'm definitely definitely coming back there. read more

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Excellent service, amazing drinks, and best food in Tacoma! The carrots and steak tartare are worth the trip alone read more

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We recently dined at West 122 and left disappointed. At $98 per person before drinks and tip, we expected a polished fine dining experience. Instead, the evening felt disorganized and underwhelming. When we arrived, there was confusion regarding our reservation, and it took additional time to sort out before we were seated. While we were eventually seated, the situation reflected a lack of organization from the start. Throughout dinner, we had to ask for utensils multiple times. The food itself wasn't terrible, but it wasn't impressive either. Several dishes came out warm rather than hot, and the flavors were average. Nothing stood out or justified the price point. The reservation also didn't clearly state that the menu was fixed, which felt misleading. For nearly $300 for two people, the experience simply didn't reflect fine dining in terms of service, execution, or value. For what was meant to be our first experience with West 122, the evening was disappointing enough that we have no interest in giving it a second chance. read more

West 122 - 5/5 Stars West 122 was an amazing dining experience with great service and an exciting and delicious menu. My waiter was extremely kind and helpful going over the menu and giving recommendations. I am excited to return. read more

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We loved our dinner at West 122. The ambience is so cozy and warm. The staff are friendly and helpful. The menu is somewhat limited, but the choices available are all excellent! For starters, we shared the Brussels sprouts and added bacon. They were cooked crispy - perfectly to our liking. Plenty for 4 of us to share! My daughter and I had the steak and it was fabulous! Cooked perfectly. My son-in-law had the double cut pork chop. So thick and so good. The polenta was creamy perfection. For dessert, we shared the apple fritter bread pudding. Delicious!! We all are looking forward to a return trip. read more

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Had a great experience there. Local place with a high end feel. I sat at the bar, only two seats, and had a lovely dinner. They change their menu and I had the cider chicken. There wasn't anything left on the plate. It's quiet and has a smooth vibe. I'm read more

Food was great and so was the service. The restaurant was very upscale. I had the pork chop and it was amazing.

Went here with my mom before the Pink concert. Ordered a number of items off the happy hour menu, and the braised chicken with cider, everything was amazing! Prices were very reasonable and the wait staff were excellent. There aren't many good food options in the south puget sound, but this place exceeds expectations! Would definitely eat here again. read more

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This was our second time dining at West 122 and I have to say it was a bit disappointing. We arrived in time for happy hour and ordered drinks off the discounted menu. For our second round, we all ordered before the happy hour ended, however, our waitress did not enter them in time which resulted in us paying the full price. I have never had this happen and felt it was so odd that she couldn't honor the fact that we ordered in time and it was her mistake. For the price point, the food is not great. We had the zoodles which were priced at $27, the steak, and the pork chop special. Everyone in our party was less than impressed with our dishes, unfortunately. Hopefully if we choose to dine here again it will be a better experience. read more

From start to finish, this was such a memorable dining experience! The ambiance, the staff, the drinks, and the food were fantastic. The hostess (Stephanie) was really nice and helpful. She got us seated right away and recommended her favorite drink. Our server (Patrick I think) was also really helpful with the food recommendations and we had a funny conversation about all the people that invaded the restaurant before some big country concert. The avocado Daiquiri was phenomenal. The salmon Tartare was some of the best food I've ever had - we were there at the right time for super fresh wild salmon. For dessert, the chocolate cake was SO rich and delicious. I highly recommend West 122! read more

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Went here on a Saturday to have a self date and try some new items. Kinda had to stand at front for a bit which is fine but for people to stare at me kinda ruins the vibe. I did have a reservation at 730 which surprised me when the host said "let me find a place to put you" when it was half empty. Personally I didn't have an issue with no cocktails since their bartender had an emergency. But as a fellow server and bartender it surprised me no one else had the skills to do simple cocktails. Since I saw ALOT of people leave once they found that out. Anyways I got a wine and a beer along with the bread flight and got recommended the steak frites over the risotto. Which I immediately regretted after my server said she hasn't really had anything new on the menu. The bread always great can't go wrong. But the steak not only taking over 50 minutes but was over crusted with pepper and then topped with a gravy with extra peppercorns.... Like my mouth was on fire and eat Indian food at a 9. Barely had two bites the fries were ok just soggy not fried long enough or just old? I just asked for a box since I could see lot of the staff was overwhelmed. The server did ask if she could do anything else but at this point I was tired and didn't want to wait for food til 9. It would have been appreciated to give me a dessert since I'm alone and didn't like my meal. But I guess my service is a bit better comparatively. Don't come here unless you want to talk shop and not care about food. Will not be back. Lots of other restaurants in the area that have better food and service. Don't go here Valentines girlies read more

We came in for 6:00 reservations which we thought would give us plenty of time to make a 7:30 show. But we were soooo wrong. It took quite a few minutes to get seated which gave us a chance to soak in the nautical ambiance. The pass through to the back tables is very reminiscent of a ship's hold. We ordered a hot tea and a bramblin on when our server appeared very promptly. The menu looked great and it was hard to settle on an entree selection, fortunately we had plenty of time to ruminate. We started with the great northern bean purée. Our drinks arrived quickly. The bramblin on was fantastic! It seemed to take a while for plates to make their way out. We waited over 20 minutes for our appetizer to make its way to the table from the kitchen. Our server stopped by to apologize, noting that they got very busy. We did go ahead and put our entree orders in since we had a show to get to. We went with the roasted butternut squash and goat cheese ravioli and the roast chicken with apple cider jus. The purée is a great appetizer - very flavorful. We finished with the provided spoon once we ran out of dipping veggies and crostini. By 7:00 we still hadn't seen any entrees. Nor had we received any water refills during that hour. Our first water refill arrived at 7:02. We asked when our water was finally refilled when our entrees would be arriving and we're told ours were the next up. But that didn't really provide us with a timeline. By 7:09 I had to let our server know that if our food was ready in the next five minutes we would have to have it boxed to go and if it didn't arrive she would just have to bring us a check and we'd come by another time. Our food came out at 7:12 but not boxed like we asked. We had to immediately hand it back and ask, again, for it to be boxed. They did comp half of the entree cost since we were unable to eat our food before our show - which was very nice. The waiter when checked us out said that "everyone has to be at the show" and laughed at us. That was pretty rude given our experience. I'd like to recommend the restaurant, the food might be good if I ever get to eat it, but given our experience it would be criminal to do so. read more

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We had date night here tonight and it was our first time in. For starters, I loved the interior decor. It's rustic and lovely. The service was wonderful. Had a server named Ben and he was just awesome and helpful. I had a pasta dish that was was one of two specials for the evening. It was delicious and the perfect amount of food. My BF had the flatiron and also really liked it. We normally share a dessert but we splurged and ordered two (That's how many they offer) and also ordered coffees. Both desserts were really delish. We had to take half of the bread pudding home it was so large. The coffee comes in your own personal French press and is wonderful. All in all, this was a really good meal in a great atmosphere. There is also a larger space in the back that was booked by a business when we were there. I bet that space is really awesome too. We'll be back! read more

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Heard there was a new owner and new chef, so we tried it out. Terrific experience, from the kind of funky, hip ambiance to the friendly and upbeat wait staff to the fantastic food. Highly recommend a visit. read more

If you're looking for a new casual restaurant that offers a great happy hour menu, then head over to West 122 in downtown Tacoma on PAC AVE. West 122 has a cool vibe and is a great date night spot. We like that they feature fresh, local, Pacific Northwest ingredients inspired by Spanish, Italian, and French cuisine. Think tapas, pasta, and cheese and wine. Recommendations: Try the tapenade crostini and the mini wedge salad, both available on their "golden hour" menu. For the main, try the golden crusted Alaskan halibut! It was awesome! read more

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Service and wait times slow! Forgot items and water took almost 20 minutes. Calamari starter and apple bread pudding were good. Everything else was absolutely terrible - kale salad -no flavor and barely any dressing; beet salad - no flavor and a solid circle of brie with rind substituted for goat cheese?; chicken -came room temp or colder, no flavor, and not executed well; steak + frites was $60 for a very below average steak and once again no flavor. Risotto was not creamy at all and was a complete mess. More like rice and rings of squash thrown top =strange. Food overall was a one out of 5. Heard they just hired a new chef and this may explain it. But unfortunately no one is checking the quality. read more

Food was wonderful! Atmosphere was amazing. Definitely would recommend! Satisfies all of your cravings! read more

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Plentiful parking. Service was good. Just wished when we asked for separate checks they would have placed the orders correctly instead of just halfing the bill. We had steak chicken and fish. Everyone enjoyed the food. read more

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Evan was a wonderful waiter and the food was amazing. We enjoyed the cocktails and appetizers. They have a happy our from 3-6 and the food was amazing as well. We made reservations for the following Saturday, we enjoyed it so much read more

We were in Tacoma for a birthday party & happened upon this place. We sat at their really nice bar & the bartender took excellent care of us. That have this amazing happy hour so we ordered a lot of small plates after we got our wine & martinis. We got 2 orders of meatballs (they were so good), wedge salad, Mac & cheese & beef sliders. Everything was absolutely delicious, the prices were so reasonable, the atmosphere so nice & the service was excellent! I just wish we lived closer than an hour away! We will be back though! read more

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We're new to the Tacoma area, and decided to try West122 for my husband's birthday dinner. It did not disappoint. Everything was phenomenal! The cocktails were fantastic(they make a kickass old fashioned!). We had the calamari and brussel sprouts appetizers-delicious-and assorted mains that all exceeded expectations. Seriously, one of the best pork chops you'll ever consume! Our waiter, Evan, was so lovely-really made our night special-and we had the great good pleasure to meet the super charming owners on our way out. Could not have asked for a better evening! Do yourself a favor and get in here! read more