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| - So we have been back since this my original review and the service team and culinary team just nailed it!!
My cocktail still came in a wine glass with ice and was watered down but other than that, it was a fab evening.
We will 100% be back!!
ORIGINAL REVIEW:
This was our first time to the restaurant and we went on Valentine's Day. Upon arrival (on the exact time of our 7:30pm reservation) we were told that our table would be a few minutes and to go to the bar to order a cocktail. Yes, this is an old technique by servers to drive up the bill but if I could suggest that they don't do this when there are clearly 5 tables of two set and ready on the floor and no line up at the door.
I ordered a "Glamour Girl" cocktail at the bar "while we wait for our table" and it was just ok. Served in a wine glass with ice and a straw (one of my pet peeves) it was watered down and maybe better suited for a summer beverage on a patio.
For starters we ordered the lobster Mac and cheese which was very tasty but came as an entree size (I recommend sharing this). The bone marrow which was good but under seasoned - a little salt on this dish would have elevated it to the next level. The toast points that accompanied it were done perfectly. We also shared the house pickles which consisted of beets, onions, pickle and carrots. The pickling flavours on this plate seemed to be quite basic. I probably wouldn't order this again.
Entrees were sirloin and pasta (apologies, I can't remember the exact name of the dish) and it was quite good. The pasta was cooked to absolute perfection! If the culinary team is reading this may I suggest pairing these noodles with a braised meat and rich sauce on a future menu as it would be amazing!!
The second entree was the rack of lamb which I ordered a glass of red wine with. Although there wasn't a lot of meat on the rack, the squash ravioli it came with was quite filling. There are a lot of flavours on this plate which I liked but might be too much for others (depending on your taste).
Earlier in the evening while waiting at the bar, we heard a server talk to another guest about the delicious Butterscotch Torte so we knew that is what we wanted for dessert. However, when we tried to order it, we were told they had ran out. Again, it WAS Valentine's Day but it seemed a little early to run out of a dessert offering. So instead of each of us getting a dessert, my partner ordered a cafe late and we shared a creme brûlée. I do not like coffee, mocha or espresso flavours AT ALL so you can imagine my disappointment when I tried the creme brûlée and it was pure coffee flavour (although there was no indication of this on the menu or description from the server when we ordered it). Sadly, this was how my meal ended.
Overall the meal and experience was "ok - good" and I will go back and try it again.
I think there is room for some finessing within a few areas of the restaurant but like I said, I would go back and try a few more dishes and cocktails.
Let me know what YOU think and if I should try something specific next time.
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