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| - Well, I wasn't exactly sure what to expect for Luke Wholey's. From the second it was announced, I thought I'd be hooked. All I could think about were delicious big fish sandwiches, sushi inspired by Tommy (note, if you've never had Tommy's sushi from Wholey's Market... you're missing out), and lobster bisque smothered on everything.
A quick glance at the menu made me think my dreams had come true... but then the Groupon was announced. Knowing my luck with group-deal joins has been about a 40-60 success rate, I had my concerns. Nevertheless, I purchased the deal, and to much delight, I heard multiple good reviews from fellow Yelpers in the interim.
Getting to the point... what a letdown. The lobster bisque fries were downright bland. Poorly fried potatoes literally swimming in bisque and garlic butter lead to something that couldn't find an identity between smothered fries, chowder, and the remains of a beaver damn after a really bad flood.
My swordfish, while massive, was overcooked to the point of serving better as a rubber mallet (bland tasting to boot). The fiance's seafood pasta, while swimming with what seemed to be a high quality orgy of sea creatures, lacked much flavor and desperately needed salt and other seasoning (which we had to get up and ask a bus boy for along with silverware as our server was nowhere to be found... another story).
The only reason for the 3 star review, is that the blue point oysters we sampled were hands down the best I've had in the burgh. Couple this with a decent side for the swordfish of potatoes, cabbage, and bacon, and overall, I felt like we at least at a meal at the quality of what we paid for the Groupon.
Will be venturing back for brunch (one more deal to go), so I'll provide an update after that endeavor.
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