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| - Antler has been open for a few weeks and what I can say that it was pretty darn good. My partner and I went late last night. We had a reservation for 9 pm... and the restaurant was full with other diners still coming in after us.
First of all, they take reservations! Which is fantastic for a more mature crowd that refuses to wait in line for all of the new 'hipster' restaurants that don't take resos.
The atmosphere is simple, cozy, and generally comfortable. There is ample seating at the bar and I noticed there was bar-style seating at the front window. We had a table, but if you want to have a more informal meal, the option is there.
The service was really friendly and their timing for everything was actually perfect. So, thumbs up here.
And the food! They emphasize 'foraged food' and I would have to say they did a good job. Everything had a genuine taste to it and wasn't overly contrived, so I was able to taste the raw ingredients (and I can really appreciate that 'food honesty').
Overall, a delicious and healthier meal where we were able to leave and feel good about the experience. We paid $130, including tax/tip.
We had:
- beet salad
- wild boar gyoza. (tasty!)
- chestnut gnocchi. (lovely presentation and mixture of tastes - great dish)
- rainbow trout. (perfectly cooked with a variation of purees to savour with)
- cedar gin sour (the hint of cedar was a nice touch)
- big rock beer
Unfortunately, I didn't take any pictures at this meal, but I can assure you that it is a pleasant experience if you are looking to have a quality meal. I recommend!
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