So close to the five stars... But just slightly lacking on the service side. It was a Friday night and this place was PACKED!!! Crazy busy. We had an 8:00 reservation for five. We all came early thinking we would meet for a drink but it was way too busy so we went across the street to Martini. At 7:58 we rushed over to meet our reservation, EXCEPT they weren't ready for us.... Until nearly 8:30. Sadly we left half full drinks that we could have finished if they had chosen to use the phone number they had solicited when we made the reservation.
Initially they sat us at a four top with three (not petite) gals jammed in on the sette. They realized this and moved us to a six top, much better situation. They also immediately poured us sparkling wine to thank us for our wait. We received two or three glasses a piece which was needed because our server was not ready to have a table sat. We waited about 15 minutes to order wine and he was not ready to take our appetizer orders at this point. We finally ordered our meals at 9:15.
Now the food -
Appetizers -
yellow tail - amazing!!!!
Iberico ham - the combination of flavors on this plate are surprising and fulfilling
new england fry - although fabulous pales in comparison to the others above.
Entrees -
Scallops (three of us had these) perfectly seared, cauliflower puree so yummy with the buttery flavor of the scallops.
Scottish Salmon - a bit on the salty side but flavorful, fresh and just plain yummy
BURRATA, ROSSO BRUNO & TEARDROP TOMATOES - delicious and fresh
Sides -
Brussel Sprouts - My personal favorite. A bit heavy on the bacon, in fact more bacon than brussel sprouns which saddened me because they were so good.
mac and Cheese - Plain and simply delicious
Roasted cauliflower - Fresh, great combo of flavors
Spinach - good but for me a bit on the salty side
Dessert
We all shared the bread pudding and the salted caramel ice cream.. Perfect ending to a perfect meal.
Food was a complete pleasure. Once the crowds thinned a bit the service was great. They are just beyond busy at this time. Fresh, healthy options, etc...........