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I've been to St. Francis three times, in three different contexts. The first time was during happy hour for a little girl time. We shared the goat cheese appetizer, which was DELIGHTFUL. None of us could get enough of it. The server brought us more bread so we could shovel more of it into our maws. One of my companions selected a glass of wine from their impressive menu, and I had the St. Francis Lemonade, which wasn't special, but I was hyperventilating too much over the goat cheese to care. As a special note, we were on the patio, as we had some business to discuss, and were the only ones out there, but our server was still attentive and we never wanted for a thing.
The second time, I went with my boyfriend later, after the dinner rush on a weekend. It was my boyfriend's first time and my first time having an entree. I can't remember what I had, but I know it had brussel sprouts in it and they were perfect. This time I went for the almond margarita - and then another one. The boyfriend was also impressed. We ate in the dining room and this time I had the opportunity to fall in love with the interior. On the exterior, St. Francis is one of those places you drive by and think, "Wow, I think everyone there is having fun. I want to go to there." And then when you're inside, it only gets better. It's modern and open and you feel about 10 times cooler just for sitting there. Also, I had a Catcher in the Rye shirt on, and the server complimented it. So, that's a huge win, to me.
The last time I went, I went with my parents, during the dinner rush. We sat at the bar until our table was ready. The bartender was great and got us refills as soon as the ice was visible over the drink line. I would say the bar is one of the main attractions to St. Francis. It's at the front of the restaurant and it halfway open to the outside. Once we were seated, we were amazed that as for as crowded as the restaurant was, we could still hear each other. My parents liked the atmosphere, but as an older couple from the midwest, were not too satisfied with the menu. My dad did enjoy his pot roast, but I think he wished for more comfort food. He also loved his dark and stormy, and in fact had more rounds than I had ever witnessed him consume at one dinner.
Yelp says that this place is not good for kids, which to me, is a selling point. When I'm out to dinner, I don't want to hear kids screaming or carrying on. And in fact, I don't think I've ever seen a kid there. However, there is a kid's menu and apparently kids eat free, so if you are planning a night out, be aware that you run the risk. The sound-level is fine, but I don't think I 'd want to share that space with someone pitching a hissy.
People have described this as a hipster place, but honestly, I have seen more young couples and young professionals than anything else. I would say it appeals to the "young and cool" crowd, not necessarily the "young and cool before cool was cool" crowd.
In short, great place for a date at probably any time of day, good happy hour, and fantastic drinks as a whole. Go here and you will increase your cool points.
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