One word : Busy! It was thursday around 7pm and already very loud and packed and dark in there.
We managed to get two stools at the bar, less intimacy but you get the barman's barman-ing skills as a show while you wait and eat. Plus, the place is so loud and tables so close to each other, I don't think you get much intimacy anyway!
Great cocktail and beer options and the menu is original while still pushing your comfort food buttons. We had the duck tacos and the naan-dog, both were tasty and filling and the price was quite good (each 9$ - served with fries)
So sure, it's not the place to go when you want to be asocial and eat in a quiet and relaxed atmosphere but once in a while we all need a little bit of l'gros luxe!