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| - The food was good. The beef tartare was my favorite, it was very flavorful and moist. The scallops were good as well, cooked perfectly. The walleye was OK--it was a little dry and under seasoned. I really wanted to like the savory granola that came under the fish, it was creative, but it took away from the fish. Perhaps this dish would be better suited for fall. The mac'n cheese was very good, however.
The dessert was underwhelming--we ordered a s'mores themed dessert, it was a little dry and bland.
The cocktails were meh--they lacked complexity and personality.
Service was very good--efficient, attentive and always available.
So, overall, dishes and service were good. Cocktails and desserts were not great.
I decided on 3 stars because the restaurant is lacking a little soul. The whole thing feels a little forced, the decor is a little too perfect, if that makes sense. I like the small plates, but you struggle to pull a theme out of the menu--they say they're inspired by the Midwest, but they serve scallops with grapefruit (delicious, but just odd). The servers' weird, orange, industrial apron straps (why?) seem like an attempt to be edgy, but they just look a little sad.
Good, but I'm not sure I'll be craving Graft.
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