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| - I was here with my friend on an unusually balmy day in September.
Although the server was super nice, he didn't check on us in a timely manner. The soda with lime I ordered was flat and not very cold, but I was thirsty and I couldn't flag him down to replace it. (I was in the restroom when it arrived) He did check on us a minute after the food arrived, but that's far too early for us to even taste anything. I had to flag him down about 15 minutes in to ask for another drink and try the 'famous' bread. The bread reviews are much ado about nothing in my opinion. It's ok, but nothing special. I suppose it's great if you use it to sop up the mussel juices.
My friend had the salmon which was very good. I had the special of the day - pickerel. He recommended it, so I usually trust the server. Although the skin was nicely crisp, I found it dry, over cooked and the filet was pretty small. (Pickerel is my favourite fresh water fish so this was a real disappointment)
I know, I know... their reputation is based on a great beer selection, mussels & duck fat fries, which neither of us had. Maybe this review would be totally different if we had the aforementioned.
A couple positives - the food was piping hot & the Bistro salad was amazing. Other than that, I wouldn't come back unless I was in the mood for mussels
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