I had wondered about this place since I've walked by it so many times. It definitely has this `sneaky big` thing going on another Yelper had wrote. One of those in the know bits of info that is certainly a make or break in choosing a place. ``What? It has a patio? An upstairs patio? And it's got more space than the few tables I just see?` In that way, this has some perks.
I have to give this place a solid 3.0
It's clear after going that the meat dishes may not have been the right choice. Another reviewer seems to have found the same problem. From all the reviews, the pastas and pizzas maybe the lists I should have chosen from. Oh, well. If it's offered it should be fabulous but instead the Osso Bucco I had was slightly over cooked while the red wine jus was passable but necessarily memorable.
I always find it problematic when a restaurant has so much variety. I wonder how the chef can stay focused on making the best if the best means pages and pages to cook from everyday.
That being said I would go here for several reasons. Groups! Epicure definitely caters to a large variety of people (except the gluten free folk). Brunch. If it serves brunch why not? One of the biggest things this place has going for it is the vibe. It's a very comfortable space. If you can get a table past the bar, you'll have a better experience.
Actually, one of the reasons I had such a strange time was the crazy conversations going on around me. A couple was talking to no end about her pap smear. The table behind was talking about attractiveness and acne. All in all quite the conversation to enjoy over dinner.