I love the decor of Tempest -- they picked a theme and committed to it. I always feel fancy walking in, even though there's still a laid back vibe. Is mermaid-y an adjective?
I've only been here for drinks, and have been lucky enough to walk in whenever there was live music. The music is incredible when they have it, the kind of incredible that makes you stop and look around to see if anyone else is appreciating it the same way you are.
Our group of 5-7 can usually find seats pretty quickly, not to say that it's empty. The drinks are pretty forgettable, except for this one passion fruit one, and the oyster shots. We tried three different flavors and they were surprisingly tasty. Where else can you get a snack and a drink in one?