This review is based on an overall review of the WHOLE restaurant. I have eaten there many times and now I am there all the time.
The cafe style seating downstairs is pretty much just that,, a cafe. EXCELLENT FOOD, and nice atmosphere.. good enough service.. and a nice sushi menu.
The best part of the restaurant for me, is the finer dining upstairs. Cool atmosphere.. great service.. and Fantastic Food. I mean, imaginative recipes , great and fresh flavors and excellent preparation.
You have to be able to appreciate the different parts of the place for what they are.. 2 different aspects of great food.
Go there, it is a gem in a city full of the same old thing. You will love it.