Based on its prices and chic image, I expected this place to have excellent food and service. Though we had a dinner reservation several days in advance, my party was seated at a cocktail table in the bar area. We did not get menus until we asked for them, and then we were given two for a party of nine. Drinks were scarce. Finally, I could not get a glass of water to save my life. We had perhaps the most inattentive waiter I've ever seen. Refills on cocktails were few and far between, and every aspect of our service was abysmally poor. I do not exaggerate when I say that service is superior at any fast food restaurant, diner, Denny's or IHOP. \r
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With regard to the food, it varied from average to poor. When it FINALLY began to arrive, portions were small and loaded with filler (greens, rice, potatoes). Our calamari had very little actual calamari in it. It was more like a mixed green salad with a little squid on top. The spring roll was almost entirely rice with soy sauce on it - uninteresting and stupidly overpriced. The flank steak came in a tiny portion covered again with a pile of mixed baby greens. While some of the main dishes were actually hot, half of them arrived tepid. The $16 meatloaf was horribly overseasoned with salt. This situation was aggravated by the fact that my beer was gone and I couldn't get a glass of water. I am an excellent cook, and I have impeccable taste. The cooks in this place need to be replaced. They don't have a clue what they're doing. Again, the food really is better at any fast food place, etc. There you get what you pay for. \r
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The wine list was astronomically overpriced, with the wines I recognized marked up 350-400% over retail. Even in a restaurant this is ridiculous.\r
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To add insult to injury, there was a 20% tip added to our very large check rather than the customary 18%. Our server made over $30/hr. on our table alone doing next to nothing. \r
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This was one of the worst dining experiences ever. Don't go to this place.
Pros: Nice decor
Cons: Poor food and service, gouger pricing
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