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| - This restaurant is quite simply beautiful! Spacious and modern, with high ceilings, and unique conversation-worthy light fixtures. My friend and I agreed that is one of the most gorgeous venues we've ever dined in, without being over the top and pretentious.
We made reservations for the Summerlicious Menu. Here's what we ate:
1) Crab BLT
This was HUGE. A bit big for an app, but we welcomed it. The crab was delicious. Thankfully no Pollock here, but truth be told I would never expect imitation from an O&B restaurant.
The only downfall of this dish was that the bun was dried out. It appears that it had been pre-toasted for service, and tasted like it had been left out on the counter for too long.
2) Sustainable BC Albacore Tuna
I am not a raw fish kind of person (I'm still working on it), but this dish was the highlight of our night! All of the flavours were harmonious, and there was a good amount of veg on the plate, which I appreciate. The smoke of the barbecue did not overwhelm the fish, and there was just enough acidity to balance everything out. Loved this, and would definitely order it again.
3) Tandoori Lamb Sirloin
Unfortunately, our lamb was really underdone, closer to medium rare than medium. I would have been okay with it had it been tender, but it was tough to saw through. This might just be a case of personal preference, however.
While there was a hint of Tandoori in the dish, it wasn't quite enough. The accompanying raita lacked seasoning, as did the slaw. A little bit of salt and acid would have gone a long way to brighten the flavours of this dish.
4) Cannoli with Pistachios and Lemon Curd
A nice sweet finish.
5) Double Chocolate Brownie
I love the pairing of raspberries and chocolate, so this worked perfectly for me. The brownie was surprisingly moist!
The service was undeniably excellent tonight, and bumps my rating to a 4/5. I would definitely come back to try their regular menu.
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