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Atmosphere:
swankier than expected from the outside. It is a bit 'cozy' but I never went further into the restaurant than my seat right at the front windows and my back was to the rest of the place so I didn't look around much. There is music playing at a level that will make you raise your voice a little, but no shouting necessary. Dim lighting, dark walls setting the mood.
Great for a date, for a few friends, but with the cramped quarters it is not a place to bring a large group [note I have not seen the back patio or back of restaurant but assume it maintains a similar space]
Service:
For us - great. Our waitress brought waters before greeting us (in my opinion a good tip when your busy, slows down chances of complaint). We order three hot teas, and she kept them coming throughout the night consistently. She knew we were clearly newcomers to the restaurant and needed to review the menu and didn't rush us and and took our orders and executed them to the T. Our plates were cleared promptly as we ate, she didn't over bother us, but yet was never too far to ask for an extra side of mushroom gravy for the fries. This is me should be a standard of dining service - she didn't go above and beyond, but did her job and service well. Thank you girl
Food/Drinks:
Only had water and hot tea, but they were...well water and hot tea, can you really do these wrong?
Food wise I say YES! They got it really right. Having vegan/veggie friends and being a well-versed carnivore can make eating out together and all being able to properly enjoy meals difficult. This menu had SO many options that were veggie/vegan friendly as well as so many options of meats dishes for me. A true rarity in my experience. Normally My sis has to choose from either the salmon, shrimp or vegetable medley mess and thats it.
I ordered the lamb burger and for $11.00 I was fearful of the norm of course. Will it taste good? Look good? most importantly be bigger than the size & thickness of a toonie?? And it was! It was fresh off the grill, surprisingly thick, well cooked and not burned, and most of all delicious!! My sis ordered I think the veggie sausage burrito and our friend a veggie burger of sorts but ALL of us thoroughly enjoyed our entrees. I'd say the biggest downfall of the meals was the fries. Plenty of them, but I love when restaurants of this standard give nice steak fries. Cannot wait to try out the Bison burger and the Le Brie burger next!
Bang for my Buck?
YES
For all 3 of us our total was $37. And we all went home full. I reccommend it, great locale, there seems to be some velvet rope club right next door and the streetcar drops off directly in front. I shall return even just for takeout.
*****
Update -
Went back last week to get some take-out.
Ordered the Bison burger, definitely not as great as the lamb, but sill very worth the money. Only issue I had, was it a just a bit dry. The meat is leaner and I guess I just prefer that deliciously fatty lamb.
We sat (before realizing we just wanted to go home and eat) in the back patio, it was well warmed for the winter winter, plenty of tables and our waiter for 10 minutes was a sweet guy.
Yes I will be a returning customer here :)
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