The place is very busy and doesn't take reservations, and parking is very difficult in the area, so plan accordingly.
The noise level was medium - normal for a place like this. Service was excellent, but the menu required a magnifying glass.
My partner's food was a bit salty, but that's a pretty common problem, and it was otherwise very good. Her flourless chocolate cake was excellent but the texture verged on chocolate souffle (which is fine - just sayin').
My short-ribs were excellent and so were the accompanying vegtables.