First of all, I can really get behind a restaurant that spends a significant amount of time on their beer list and the bartenders can walk the talk with classic mixed drinks. We've been there several times and the kitchen is consistent and well above average. Service isn't fast, but it is predictable and the waitstaff is very accommodating. The menu, and especially the four course chef's tasting menu are reasonable. Foie Gras steamed clams were 'last meal' delicious and both the Roasted Pig Head and Whole Beef Shin were unbelievable.
In comparison to neighbor Lola, a party of four can sample over 50% of the menu and still walk out paying significantly less. The atmosphere is much more casual, the food comparable, and the snob and wide-eyed tourist factor is significantly lower.