Usually one engages in a dining experience to explore the sensation of taste. Upon entering the Eclectic Wine Bar & Grille, the neon blue and yellow sign behind the front door and the framed National Geographic photos of waterfalls masquerading as works of art on the wall behind us should have been clue enough that there wouldn't be much taste involved. However, against our better judgement, we let the ""exemplary"" reviews encapsulated within Citysearch win over our desire to judge this book by its cover. We are now convinced that no one but the proprieter of this establishment could have been responsible for writing these reviews considering this was, by far, one of the most unpalatable meals we have ever had. The grilled salmon atop the salad nicoise was totally inedible as it had obviously passed its expiration date because it was inexcusably fishy and tough. As a replacement, our waitress brought the ahi tuna version as a substitute, which was equally unsuitable for consumption. The Chicken Madeira, noted as a favorite among patrons, not only lacked any notes of actual Madeira wine, it tasted like cream mixed with raw curry powder poured over rubberized, cube cut chicken. On the upside, our waitress was very sweet and apologetic and she had obviously argued with her boss to get a meal removed from our bill. While the prices are not outrageous for what is advertised on the menu, what you get in the end would have you in a fit of rage much like getting swindled by a used car salesman.
Pros: Service
Cons: Everything else.
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