My husband and I decided at the last minute to dine here for our wedding anniversary. I logged onto city search to locate a romantic spot and stumbled upon Filbert's. Based upon the excellent reviews, we thought we'd give it a try. We were wowed by the wonderful service, apppealing decor and fabulous food. Crystal and Deidre make an excellent team and took superb care of us. We started out with a bottle of bubbly and the crabcake appetizer. Though the crabcakes are not traditional New England style, they are truly delicious. The presentation is unique and somewhat Asian inspired. Don't let the size of them fool you as they are more filling than they appear. We then moved onto the simple and elegant field greens salad. The never-empty bread basket is full of delicious bread from Grand Central Bakery. This bread is particularly yummy with a chewy texture and served with their special Filbert butter. Next--the entree's. My husband ordered the pork chop which he says is the best chop that he's ever had. It was served with a corn spoon bread that was out of this world, and killer roasted veggies that had the most amazing smokiness that we've ever tasted. I ordered the Halibut which was prepared to perfection with a lovely medley of sauteed Walla Walla onions, greeen and yellow wax beans ( I hope I haven't left anything out!). After we finished oohing and ahhing after our meal, we let the food settle for a while before ordering the creamiest Creme Brulee ever. My husband, who is not a big fan of Creme Brulee, had no problem polishing half of it off! A few more things worth mentioning: the atmosphere here is lovely. A tranquil setting with big picture windows and colorful artwork adorn the walls and add to the ambience. The copper ceiling and lighting are unique and lend a cozy feel. Chef Bill came out to our table and wrapped up an evening of delightful perfection! This is fine dining in a down-to-earth setting that makes you want to return again and again.
Pros: Excellent food, reasonable prices, attentive service
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