I'd heard great things about this restaurant, so I decided to take my colleagues there for lunch. I've never felt so uncomfortable. We were "greeted" quickly, but with such insincerity, I can only assume the staff is required to jump the customers within seconds of when they enter--regardless of how the greeting is delivered. Shortly after we were seated, we were rushed to order our drinks, as if the clock were already clicking on our table. Our server seemed to know the menu well enough, but he needed a course in hospitality. He answered my questions but without a speck of friendlieness. When I asked if he'd tried one of the dishes, he said he had, but when I asked a few more questions, it was obvious that he'd never tasted the dish before. As I looked around the restaurant, I noticed what I assumed was a manager speaking in hushed tones, but obviously very harshly to an employee (I believe such reprimands should be handled out of the public eye--it's uncomfortable for the employee and for the rest of us who have to witness it). I was even more shocked when I overheard one server tell another that "the real posers" come in on Friday and Saturday nights.
My food was very good--but terribly overpriced. Other reviewers have had a much better experience here, so perhaps I'm just not the target market for this restaurant. I noticed that there seemed to be no one on staff over the age of 30, and I felt as if I were sullying the restaurant's image merely by eating there. Not to worry, I won't be going back.
Pros: Good food
Cons: Insincere service, too rushed, overpriced
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