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| - I'll start out by saying that I intend to go back because I'm sure they can do better.
The space is warm and inviting, a perfect big bar for a cold winter night. There's a fireplace in the back half of the restaurant though the table closest to it is a communal meant for at least eight to 10 so your smaller party will not get too close.
We sat at an oversized table for two (which I love) next to a larger group (which I didn't love, they were loud). Our server was friendly, the beer selection pretty good and the food menu enticing. I asked her opinion, roasted half chicken or cedar plank salmon? Salmon, she replied, she said it was delicious. She asked how I'd like it cooked, I said medium rare. I do not love overcooked fishes and found it interesting they'd ask a temperature preference. Anchor Steam Christmas Ales ordered, Caesar salad to start, off we go.
The salad was good, nothing fancy, just the right amount of dressing. Huge croutons. The fish arrived shortly after our plates were cleared and unfortunately, was nowhere near cooked to order. While tasty and I'm sure fresh, it was well done as were the sides of veg which included some asparagus spears and snow peas. Two veg, no starch? Hmm. The fish was tasty if overcooked but the veggies were just...sad.
We finished, ordered two more beers for dessert and were presented with the check without asking for it - boo. For two salads, two mains and four beers our check was just over $75 which seemed steep considering the quality.
With that said, I will go back and try a few other things because it seems like the food SHOULD be better and I really did like the space. Next time though, I'll request my veg be blanched or just sort of waved in front of a heat source, not order the fish and sit near the front where it's probably much less loud.
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