The amazing patio and fuzzy ambience of House of Trick is what boosted my rating to 3 full stars. Refreshing, relaxing reprieve. Beautiful space, inside and out. But that's as far as my stars went here.
So far, the food has been ok at best. And I don't want to pay that much for just ok. First experience - the online menu didn't match the actual menu. I placed a to-go order for what the website stated was a Southwest Tapas platter, and the person over the phone did not correct me. I was just handed a box containing falafel, tzatziki and something else mediterranean with very (and I mean VERY) stale pita. I like falafal, but I didn't think I was ordering it. And I didn't like this falafel.
Then I went for lunch. The food was alright, not great. The patio was magnificent, the service was mag...horrible. The server was nice, but he also forgot about us. It was busy and I understand how that goes. I still don't think we should have had to crane our necks around for 45 minutes after finishing our meal to ask for the check. Oh well. I'd come again for the atmosphere alone, but I'll stick to wine and a snack.