We came for a birthday also and although they aren't set up for that sort of thing they brought out a treat just before the check which was very cool. The menu is unique and we all had great meals but one of the particular people in our group needed to have tartar with her salmon so she snagged the first guy to walk by and it turned out to be the owner and chef who said without hesitation he would make her some. It was like gourmet tartar sauce. There was some other special request by Ms. Particular so she went to thank him after and he came over to the table and chatted. The place is awesome and great for a special occasion or an upscale lunch.