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| - I had dinner here last night and was much more pleased than the first time I went here. This is a good spot for groups because of the private dining rooms upstairs, which makes it feel like you are having dinner at an old friends' house. I believe this is a house dating back to the 1700s that was converted into this comfortable restaurant. It's located off of Ohio River Blvd up a windy road. They have complimentary valet parking, which I find interesting because the lot is only a few feet from the entrance and the few times I've been there it has never been packed. You enter from a door that probably resembles the same in your home. Their is a small bar with about seating for eight and a small tv in the corner. The bathrooms are very nice in this place, because they resemble bathrooms in a nice old house and not the type with metal doors that you see in an airport for example. We had a relatively early dinner seating at 6:30. There were 12 of us and we dined on the top floor in a private room with a fireplace and an old radio with a selection of cd's for us to choose our own mood music. The server was nice and I think her name was Christine. There were a few of us who had some drinks and she put up with our antics pretty well. The prices I found to be quite reasonable, with no entree I noticed over $30 and all entrees' including side and salad/soup. We started with a large selection of appetizers which we all shared. I'd call this menu classic american with a few more interesting options. I'd guess this menu would have worked not only today, but 100 years ago. I ordered the warm brie, which was served perfectly warmed with a nice berry glace and a few pieces of crusty french bread. Grant ordered the stuffed mushrooms, which were average I'd say lacking much flavor in the breading. Anna ordered the escargot, which was very good served with plenty of garlicky butter and not served in the shell, which made it easier to eat. I also sampled the bruschetta which was super tasty with lots of chucnky tomatoes and basil, olive oil, and good aged vinegar. There were a few other options, but I can't recall all right now. They had a pretty big menu with several veal options. I think they must "specialize" in Veal and seafood. I ordered the rack of lamb, which was a huge portion served encrusted in some type of almond or nut breading. The flavor was pretty good, however I asked for medium and it was closer to well, so much of the flavor was lost due to this overcooking. I also ordered a "lobster" tail for $12, it was more like a langostino. I'd guess about a 3 oz. serving. It was cooked perfectly and I was very glad I added this option. Oh yeah, the soup I ordered was new england clam chowder, which was very rich and delicious. The wine selection was not that great, but the prices were reasonable. Overall good traditional menu, decent service, and a fun unique out of the way place to go. I'd say you'll have the most fun if you go in a group.
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