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| - This restaurant really was a tale of two meals for my guest and I.
We arrived early on a Sunday night with no reservation; no problem, we were seated immediately with a friendly greeting. The service was friendly, accurate, and attentive - total pluses, deserving of more stars than shown in the review above. The staff knew the food, knew the specials, and were ready to go. Professional, and impressive.
However, my guest and I only ordered a single course, and it took the kitchen more than 40 minutes to get it to us - which, considering the number of tables seated when we ordered, seemed out of line. Odd. Good food is worth the wait, but it didn't seem fair that other tables received course after course before we saw our own meal.
To the food: I had the special, which was a butternut squash-stuffed ravioli in a sage butter sauce. It was fresh, well-prepared, appropriately portioned, and delicious. I have no complaints. Well done. I'd have it again in a heartbeat. However, my guest ordered the steak - which, while it was prepared to order, came out bland and unseasoned. For something that was among the most expensive things on the menu, we expected better.
Presentation of the food was well done - not spectacular, but definitely professional.
All in all, this is a good place to go, and I'd venture there again - just don't order the steak. And if you're going during prime time, make a reservation.
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