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| - From the moment my husband and I stepped into the restaurant we felt a snobbish vibe. We walked in not knowing where the host stand was (it's in the middle of the restaurant) and the waitstaff ignored us. When we finally asked a waitress if we could sit outside she said we had to see the host, and then pointed us to the imperious looking host at the inconveniently located host stand. When we approached him there was no hello, just an imperious look. We asked if we could sit outside. The host's only words were "are you going to eat?" I said yes, and he showed us to a table outside. It took too long for a waiter to grace us with a word. I asked for a glass of the specially priced wine and was told I could only get the "special price" if I sat at the bar. I HATE THAT. Well, since I was thirsty I ordered full price wine (it was before 5:30 after all). My husband and I both ordered the caesar salad, which was very good, and a good sized portion. We also both had the fish of the day. When the fish arrived it looked huge but upon further inspection the size of the fish was miniscule compared the oily bread the fish was served on. The fish was tasty, but the "bread bed" on which it was placed was untouched by both of us; it was slathered with aioli and over the top greasy. The asparagus that it was served with was too large and stalky, i.e. not tender. Two entrees and two drinks, with tip, $80. Too much for a so-so experience. Sardine was much better when it first opened: more friendly, better food.
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