2.9 Stars:
I am writing this one basis of a SINGLE weekday experience at Panorama:
1. First impression: 51st floor of downtown building (South building of a pair). Overall impression is that it is more of a lounge than restaurant. Dimmer lighting, dark colours. Tables lining both north and south facing windows for views of city. This is primary reason for this restaurant , I am assuming.
2. Host: Very friendly. Seated us along window near back.
3. Staff: Assuming dress code; mostly female wait staff, dressed in white, certain physical characteristics in common. Took several minutes for them to approach us, despite restaurant being underpopulated. Very friendly service, however, somewhat concerning regarding initial time of contact.
4. Drinks: Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Standard. Tasty preparation.
5. Food: Ingredients tasted slightly old; some use of flavours and well seasoned in both appetizers and mains. My impression that the meals spent a little time under a heat lamp. Uncertain. Portions adequate to generous.
6. Dessert: N/A.
7. Exit/Cost: Cost was reasonable, given location of restaurant; some dishes too expensive for what you receive.
Overall: My impression is that this is a hybrid restaurant/lounge that is more lounge than restaurant, given appearance of staff and overall lighting and furniture design. Reduced stars for service. My impression is that this lounge/restaurant is geared towards clientele with specific needs and wants more of a lounge feeling.
Thank you