| rev:text
| - I received friendly and attentive service - I had 3 different servers who took turns coming by every 10 minutes to say "bon appetit" or ask how everything was.
I ordered the lobster lunch special for $38 plus tax - a bargain based on how big the meal was. They start you off with bread - it's fresh and the inside is soft as can be. They also give you olives, flatbread crackers and a little bit of olive oil for dipping. It was so good, I couldn't stop eating and started to feel full before even receiving my appetizer.
The vegetable soup I ordered was placed before me about 5 minutes after my bread bonanza. Yes, service here is extremely fast. The soup is fairly tasty - a smooth, creamy emulsion of vegetables and herbs. A hint of lemon adds a pleasing "zinginess". I broke a few crackers in the soup for the crunch factor and lapped everything up fairly quickly.
While waiting for my main course, I glanced around the room - It's a large space, but designed to make people feel at home. The warm colour scheme, soft lighting and French-inspired paintings add to the concept. I felt settled and comfortable.
The lobster is served cold and with (oddly enough) unmelted butter. Some pieces of lobster were grainy and tasted slightly stale. There is a small salad served with it that comprises of chopped lobster, onion, celery, light tartar sauce and plenty of lemon juice. I found it refreshing but not particularly impressive.
On the side were some fries that were the best part of the meal. They were a medium cut of some wonderfully fresh potatoes and had the perfect level of crispness and saltiness. For the first time ever, I had no desire to dip my fries in ketchup - They tasted wonderful just as they were.
No matter how full I am, I always have room for dessert. I was served a large mound of soft meringue floating like an iceberg in a sea of milky sauce that tasted like créme caramel and vanilla bean. I enjoyed every bit of it along with my coffee that complimented the rich, sweet dish beautifully. I was also served 2 bite-sized hard meringues with smiley faces on them, which I found adorable. Overall, my experience was pleasant, but not outstanding.
|