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| - Let me start by saying that I have had two completely different experiences at this establishment the first being around a 4.5 star and the second around a 1 star hence the 3 star average. My first experience was great, I dined with two other foodies and we each ordered a different menu item from each category and then tasted each others dishes. The cocktail list definitely needs some tweaking, I actually ended up sending my first drink back because it was pretty gross. (This same fact contributed greatly to my second and worst experience, see below) The Devils on Horseback appetizer was quite delicious despite the fact that I usually do not eat bacon. However my favorite appetizer was the House Made Fromage, it tasted like a cross between goat cheese and cream cheese , I could have licked the plate. The highlight of the meal, without a doubt was the dessert, the Caramel Milk Chocolate Pot de Creme, the mix between sweet from the caramel, salty from the sea salt and the intense chocolate flavor was divine.
And now for my second, less than desirable experience. My boyfriend and I were craving a great meal but couldn't decide where we wanted to dine, we chose E 4th street figuring something would pique our interest as we walked. We came upon Greenhouse Tavern and given my first great experience, I suggested we eat there. There were no tables available so we decided to sit at the bar and have a drink to see if a table opened in the meantime. We sat at the bar at least 10 minutes with not even an acknowledgment from the bartender. When the bartender finally came over, my boyfriend ordered a vodka and diet while I looked over the drink menu. I was quickly interrupted by the bartender stating, in the rudest tone, that they didn't carry the specific brand of vodka my boyfriend wanted and they didn't carry any sort of diet anything because they do not serve artificial sweeteners in their restaurant. At that point, my boyfriend and I were completely turned off by this blatant display of poor service and decided the leave and dine somewhere else.
All in all, I really like the concept of this restaurant and given my first positive experience, would give it another try. I'm sure I will probably be back at some point albeit sitting in the dining room as opposed to the bar.
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