The place has great food, but the noise level is through the roof. You can't hear others at your table. At every table people were leaning in to hear each other and often people were shouting to be heard, which only made matters worse. We complained and were told the owner liked a "late night atmosphere" and the noise was part of that. Nothing in the restaurant's decor absorbs sound. Our ears were ringing and our voices were hoarse. Too bad, because the food is outstanding, but the noise is unhealthy and keeps this place from being enjoyable.