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| - We arrived at Oliver's on Friday evening around 5PM, just as they were opening for dinner. The atmosphere was modern and elegant, the kind of place you go for a festive evening meal. We were greeted warmly by our server. He was helpful during the whole meal, but we never felt any hovering. We ordered drinks, and when they arrived, we ordered the beet salad, the buckwheat crepes, and the Cornish hen. Service was prompt, and we found all the food beautifully presented and delicious. The beet salad was especially yummy, with a variety of beets and greens in a sweet vinaigrette. The crepes were tasty and unique with a squash purée and roasted brussel sprouts. It sounds odd, but tasted very good. We shared everything, including the hen. The half bird was sitting on what tasted like a large potato pancake. We found the bird about what one would expect considering the portion size, price, and quality of the entree.
As we finished off the meal by sharing the bread pudding (reminded us both of a thick French Toast with a serving of sorbet), the bar area started to fill up. A couple even sat down there with their newborn. The clientele was a mix of young folks looking for a drink after work, and couples looking for an elegant meal. This is a place we will keep in mind for future special occasions out.
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