After many failed attempts to drop in, we finally wised up and just made a reservation for Jeannie's birthday. While everything looked fabulous, we couldn't really pull the trigger on what we wanted. Took our time ordering and just settled in and enjoyed some drinks. Jeannie really liked her peartini...liked it so much she is on a peartini kick right now!
Feeling like big unadventurous lame-os, we ordered a mixed green salad and a couple of French Onion Burgers. Even a lame-o can score here! The salad was very good, but the burgers were awesome. I guess if you are paying $13 for a burger you are hoping for awesome. Maybe everyone is just doing a better job at burgers these day. The good news is that you can bring a burger person here and feel confident that they will walk away truly satisfied. Still feel weird about ordering a burger here though....making a pledge to order a real St Francis entree next time.
Service was solid. Even though the place was packed and the waitress was very busy, she managed to take good care of us.
The architecture and the decor inside alone ( and the peartini!) was worth the trip. Stopping in and hanging out the bar might be our next "no hamburgers allowed" visit. Sitting on the street side of the bar might offer the best vantage point for soaking up the St. Francis ambiance..