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| - After walking by this resto probably hundreds of times I finally got to try it out, and I wasn't disappointed. There were a few glitches, but overall it was a delicious meal.
My main issue with the evening was that I was with a group. A big (~30 people) group. Perhaps this wasn't the best location for such a huge group, but I wasn't involved in the planning. We had a reservation so I figured it would be OK. We arrive and realize it isn't huge and we don't see any tables waiting for us. I hope that there is a hidden private room somewhere. Nope. Instead the waitress starts cobbling together tables and chairs from all over the resto. As more people from our group arrive and other diners leave she keeps expanding our area. So we definitely had some interesting table arrangements. Then it took a really long time for us to get drinks, then food, because it was all handled by one waitress (who is awesome and did a great job for just one person).
So those issues aside, it was a great dinner. Pitchers of Boreal go over really well! And the food was delicious. They have a list of daily specials that are reasonably priced and varied. The standard menu as well has lots of options at good prices, but isn't so huge you can't decide. Think portuguese pub food. Lots of grilled meats and fish and seafood (though the quasi vegan at our table was able to be accommodated just fine). I had a special combo of liver and shrimps, that came with rice, fries and salad. My boyfriend had grilled calamari that came with the same sides. Both were delicious. I had a HUGE piece of liver, and it was well grilled. The squid came as one big piece, and wasn't rubbery at all like it sometimes can be.
I would definitely pop back into La Cabane, the next time I want to eat a big meal without spending oodles of money, in a laid back atmosphere. It must be great in the summer when the front windows are open.
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