I was so looking forward to trying this place with a friend and we were severely disappointed by the food.
Let me counter that by saying that the staff was great, friendly and honest. I would hang out here for drinks in the evening to hear the music inside or stand outside and look at the skyline.
The Food:
We started with the white bean and goat cheese dip with pita chips. It was ok. Nothing special, not too much flavor - but it was white beans.
Next, the chorizo. WARNING - this was the most disgusting thing I've ever been served. I couldn't tell if it was raw or just packed full of fat. It was falling apart in the casing and was so chewy we never actually got to the point of swallowing.
The sardine fries were interesting. They were mini sardines (full body - head to tail) deep fried with dipping sauce.
Lastly, the lamb lollipops. These were also no good. They were so fatty and a little overcooked.
I think the menu was good in theory with a horrible execution. It seemed like they were trying to be too fancy and didn't quite cut it. When I looked around, I realized no one else was eating. Everyone there was just there to drink. That should have told me something.
Overall:
If you just want a cool place to drink and possibly order some dip and pita chips, then you'd like this place. Everyone seems pretty cool and laid back. If you are sick of Thomas Street or you've grown out of Snug Harbor, this could be your new hang out.
If you're looking for a nice meal, look somewhere else. My suggestion would be Crepe Cellar in NoDa - they've got an amazing menu and daily specials.