The place is very pretty, there's no doubt about that, but I had a horrible first experience.
My friend and I decided to try something new, and went for lunch when it first opened this morning (7/2/11). The menu has an identity crisis going on. I couldn't decide if it was Mediterranean BBQ or American BBQ.... Once I finally picked a burger from the back of the menu, I was informed that I couldn't have anything from the back, so I just ordered a cheese burger with fries.
The fries were completely raw in the center. The burger had Kraft american cheese , and it wasn't melted. There was a pool of grease on my plate. The tomatoes were not quite ripe yet either. The bun had weird burn markings on the top of it like it sat too close to a camp fire, and was singed on one side. The BBQ sauce was KC Master piece (or at least tasted just like it).
I'm still confused about the play place next to the bar. Isn't that illegal?
I would not recommend this place to anyone looking for food, but I would recommend it to anyone who wants to flip a really nice looking restaurant into something awesome! Just as a side suggestion for anyone who may want to purchase this place.
1. Create a small simple menu, and do it really really well
2. Get rid of the "BBQ" from the name
3. Get rid of the play place
4. Offer a free meal to anyone who ate here and thought it was bad as a gesture of good faith.
BAM! instant credibility, and an easy turn around.