They cook with the Big Green Egg. Cool. But, unless you visit the restroom you'll never see 'em. They're behind the glass window down the hall and in the kitchen. What?!$? If this is your hook, why hide it? Instead, I was expecting something akin to a Japanese steakhouse all ablaze and smoky with my nose making decisions about what to eat. But nope . . . is this just another joint cranking out OK food at premium prices?
Both our entrees (shrimp kabob and Buffalo chicken wrap) were overcooked and dry. The seasonings amped up the flavor, but without it . . . boring. The broccoli salad was moist and crunchy albeit the dressing was pretty sweet.
For two adults each having either a beer ($5) or wine ($6) . . . reasonable prices on beverages, and a child portion of fluffer-nutter sandwich (awesome), our ticket was just over $38.00. I think it was steep for what we received.
Their website states a commitment to "Buy Local, Eat Urban" ingredients. Did they really buy the chicken at the farm down the road? Which local farmer's market do they sponsor and purchase ingredients? Tell me . . . I want to know. I appreciate commitment to our local farms and will happily "pay up" for the consideration.
Urban Cookhouse has so much competition within walking distance, I say roll those damn cookers out and start grilling your asses off; especially, in the newly crowned high-rent district of Park Road Shopping Center.