We hadn't been down to the East Bank since it's heyday before we were married. It was great to see how it's coming back and Alley Cat is a big reason why. Great views, service, and menu. We stopped in without a reservation on Sweetest Day and they were still very accommodating. We'll have to go back for dinner but on this night we just wanted to check it out and have a drink and appetizer. I had the Blue Point oysters which were on a happy hour special and my wife had the stuffed oysters. We enjoyed it very much, even the parking is easy now with reasonable valet for $10. Flats are back but more upscale.