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| - I would give them a 4.5 if I could. We were planning dinner with friends and we were bouncing some ideas around. My bestie suggested Hartwood as none of us had ever been there. So, Hartwood it was. I made reservations for Saturday evening at 530. We got there and were seated promptly by a wonderful hostess. At first we thought, wow, didn't need reservations but the dining room filled very quickly and I would suggest reservations if you plan on going at 6 or later.
We were seated in a wonderful, huge, warm, and inviting dining room surrounded by book shelves filled with books and next to a cozy fireplace (which was on and that made me happy). I have to add there is a bit of stained glass in the restaurant and it is magnificent! Our waitress promptly came over and took drink orders. She provided us with impeccable service all evening refreshing our beverages and following up quickly with our drinks, food, desserts, and checks. We were provided with a beautiful bread basket which had a French baguette and Irish soda pop bread. I cannot say how the French baguette was but the soda pop bread was devine! It was warm, and salty, and sweet - yum! We all ordered apps. I chose a special, the salmon mousse drizzled with a vinagarette. I would describe it as a small salmon cake but my, oh my, they packed a punch with the flavor and the vinagarette was the perfect compliment. The hubbies ordered clam chowder which they liked a lot. My hubby noted it could have used a bit more clam. My Bestie ordered a salad and enjoyed it. For my entree I got the scallops anjou. The scallops were cooked perfectly, seared to perfection on a bed of butternut squash risotto. The risotto was also cooked and seasoned perfectly. I got the brussel sprouts as well and they were wonderful. Brussel sprouts can go wrong if not cooked well and they got it right! The hubby chose the duck and deferred to the chef on how it be cooked which was medium. The hubby enjoyed it tremendously. He noted that the crispy, salty skin with tender meat was paired perfectly with a fresh cherry compote, the perfect bite. The bestie got the wild mushroom and asparagus risotto which she loved noting it was perfectly seasoned and flavorful. The bestie's hubby got the cottage pie which he loved as well. The entrees are on the smaller side but that just means room for dessert! We all indulged. Me and my Bestie got the pecan ball. It is a big scoop of vanilla ice cream rolled in pecans and drizzled in caramel and hot fudge - how can you go wrong with that combination. It was so good! My hubby got the pecan pie which was terrific! He noted one bad thing about the pie, it wasn't a big enough piece! The bestie's hubby got the special: s'mores cup which he thought was okay. All in all this place is a gem and I can't understand why we haven't been there sooner but we will certainly go back! Great service, fantastic food, in a wonderfully warm dining room!
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