I went to Central Bistro last night with friends who had been there before and as someone posted before, it was a mix of good and bad.
The good:
The Wood Grilled Artichoke is simply outstanding as an appetizer
The Sidecar that I ordered from the bar was well made
The Farm Salad was dressed in a very good vinaigrette
The bad:
I waited forever to place a drink order, ignored for nearly 15 minutes
They brought a bottle of water to the table, and no ice. I asked for ice later, because they don't replace the water with cold so it only get warmer.
The recommended Backyard Burger was a complete mess and it was so salty it was nearly inedible.
The salad that came with my meal was not dressed and was quite bitter.
During happy hour, drinks are full price in the dining area despite the fact that the bar was literally 5 yards from our table. Had i known this, i would simply have gone to the bar.
The Overall:
It's a pretentious place with average food, though the prices are much higher than average. I doubt I would ever return, though if I did, i would sit at the bar and only order the artichoke, then go next door to the Gelato Spot for dessert.