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| - I really wanted to like this place. The decor is modern/classy, with large crystal chandeliers hanging from 20 foot ceilings, black and white tables and chairs, and large paintings on the walls. The decor is quite impressive, especially given the area. There are some private areas with a lounge-y feel, good for larger groups or private parties, I assume. One walks in expecting a nice culinary experience.
We were a group of about 12, with reservations at 8:30 on Saturday night. We had two or three small bread baskets on the table (never replenished). A few people were late, and although we were already ordering drinks, the waiter told us we needed to order food now (it was around 9:00, there was no line, and other tables were available ...) To seat our group, several tables were pushed together. The tables weren't level, and runners were placed along the table seams, so that uneven the tables weren't visible. A glass of wine was set on the table seam and spilled all over the table and a few of us. Oops! Accidents happen. Our table was cleaned and a new runner was placed on the seam (again!), but our wine soaked cutlery wasn't replaced. I still had high hopes for the food ...
I had the bouillabaisse ($27). The presentation was nice, served in a (cast iron/ceramic?) pot, with a nice garlic bread crisp. The bouillabaisse was less of a seafood stew and more of a cooked seafood combo placed in a broth. The broth was bland and lacked oomph, and the fish cubes weren't skinned. There were quite a few mussels, two clams, two large shrimp (a little tough) and two large scallops (nicely cooked). Some fresh herbs, seasoning and simmering the broth would have gone a long way. My boyfriend had the duck breast with a berry and porto reduction ($25). The sauce was delicious, but the duck wasn't properly cooked/sliced and was quite tough and overly fatty - one slice contained no meat and was only a slice of fat. Another friend had the salmon tartare (which looked amazing! Presentation was gorgeous!), but she described the flavour as mediocre at best, and wasn't impressed. Our waiter didn't check on us after bringing our food. The cheesecake was good.
There are much better meals available for the price. One pays for decor and presentation, but the flavour/cooking was a miss. The potential is there, but better chefs and more attentive staff is a must.
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