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Went to Carbon Bar last night with a group of 4. Book in advance - yes, reservations required even on a Monday or Tuesday evening. It's that popular.
Spacious interior with high vaulted ceilings, a great set up, most tables are wall-facing so you get one side or each table as comfy booth seating - no awkwardly placed tables with people walking around you at all times.
Our hipster-ish waiter was super helpful and accommodating, didn't mind that we lingered waiting for our 4th guest (who was stuck in an elevator somewhere, apparently). Didn't rush us at all.
When we finally ordered, the food came ridiculously fast. Bonus as we were starving. Between 3 girls, we shared the meat platter for 2 ($58) and 3 sides - fries, the "hot mess" sweet potato and collard greens. This was the perfect amount of food to completely stuff all three of us girls.
The BBQ was ridiculous - pork ribs were good but the beef brisket really was out of control. Highly recommend. The platter also came with turkey, some kind of sausage and some pulled pork. Everything was good but the brisket was the standout for me.
We also sampled a few desserts, the raspberry compote and the cheddar cheese ice cream sandwich, which admittedly wasn't too cheesy but unique and delicious.
My only slight complaint here is the booze is very spendy. My friend had a $17 glass of white wine and that seemed to be an average price.
Compared to other "BBQ" places it makes for an expensive dinner, but Carbon Bar has taken the traditional BBQ and made it a classier experience.
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