Quaint. Comfortable. Homey.
When I first walked in and looked at the Reading Room, Tuck Shop reminded me of being in someone else's home in 1960. I loved it!
There was a group of 5 of us, they only take reservations for 6 or more so we went earlier than later to ensure a spot. 5:30-- PERFECT. After work and ready to try some supper.
The server made it sound as if the larger plates were so huge and they weren't really that big. Between 5 of us we ordered:
Panko crusted Walnut Fontina Cheese
Dates stuffed with Sausage
Times Mac n cheese (minus lobstah)
Fish n CHips (special)
Fried Chicken and Waffles (with the worst tasting greens in the world)
Coriander Pork Loin
Not too shabby-- we each ordered either a cocktail or a Coca Cola Light (from Mexico-- love the bottles and that it's called Light, not Diet)- came out to $27/person plus tip. That is good!
My only complaint, was that there was 5 of us and we asked if we could order one more sausage stuffed date (that doesn't sound right), so we could each have one and the server told us "the chef doesn't do that." That's okay, one gal didn't want one anyway.
Tuck Shop's food is homey-- I like it.
The bar isn't fully stocked but, they have the basics. I feel like I was there for the food anyway.