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| - If you don't want to faint from sticker shock at Crop Bistro, Crop Kitchen is a nice alternative. You'll probably average about $10-$15 less per person at Crop Kitchen. I came here with a large group of friends and had a fantastic time, mostly because the ambiance is perfect for a faux-fancy night out with buddies!
The service was unbeatable with informed and funny waitresses, totally armed to deal with the never-ending-questioners-about-menu people in my group and the vegetarian and vegan folks' requests.
I enjoyed that the daily specials were projected high up on a chalkboard. I've always hated listening to waiters go on and on about daily specials--who has that kind of attention span to listen to every spice and garnish used in a dish? I'm a bigger fan of reading the specials for myself.
As for the food, it was pretty darn good. I had the Fire Roasted Uku special of the night. This fish was FREAKIN AMAZING. It came with lentils and tomatoes soaked in a coconut curry. DELISH! The fish was pretty mild, so it's perfect for those that don't like strong fishy flavors. The curry was the perfect balance between sweet and savory, and the portion size was just right. Definitely a hit! I also sampled some of the eggnog bread pudding that a friend ordered and thought it was creamy and decadent. Definitely wished I had ordered it too!
The only reason I'm not shelling out 5 stars is because my drink, the Uptown Punch, was just a downright disaster. I was expecting coconut and pineapple flavors and instead was greeted with a heavily alcoholic concoction with little to no flavor. Somebody was extremely heavy handed at the bar that night!!
Overall, the food, ambiance, and service were pretty darn good. I'll be back for happy hour!
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