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We had a reservation and showed up a bit early. Host says he has an 'even better' table for us in the corner of the back room. I was glad at first because it was much quieter so I wouldn't have to yell conversation over dinner, but it was FREEZING in that spot. There was another open table away from the AC vent that I wanted to switch to, but our waiter didn't come for nearly 10 minutes. It was enough time for that table to be set, given to another couple, and they were poured waters before someone even came by our table. Sure enough, no more tables so essentially we were stuck. 2 bar seats were open, but were promised to a couple guys who were on their way. They got those guys to take our table and we were seated at the bar. Good for not chattering through dinner, but BAD for service. There was only one bartender who also had to wait on 4-5 parties dining at the bar. Again took at least 10 minutes to even get waters. Another 10 until we could order. And when we finished our meal, 20 minutes to get the check. While the restaurant was busy, there were plenty of staff just kind of milling around during all of this. I'm usually not a stickler for attentive service as long as food is good, but I get upset when people who are seated after I am are gone before I get my check!
Luckily I thoroughly enjoyed everything I ate.
There was a lobster special for the day, and it was bigger than expected. The sauce was amazing! I don't like to adulterate my lobster with anything usually, but this was a winner. It came with the molasses bread which I also loved. Their butter is creamy and a little salty, and complements the bread perfectly. If this doesn't come with your order, get some! Only $2.
Scallops with tiny sausages were good, maybe a little small (I saw someone's bacon-wrapped scallops and those were much bigger than ours - so Digby beats wild Alaskan?). We finished with the donairs, the perfect late-night food. These were absolutely stuffed with the spicy meat and the sweet sauce on top with the onions/tomatoes worked so well together. It's pretty filling too.
While service before/after the meal was slow, we did receive our food promptly without having to wait long for the next dish.
Hopgoods had me torn. I'd still recommend it for a tasty meal, just allow some extra time for it! Or maybe just avoid sitting at the bar.
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