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| - My date made a 9:15 reservation for us on a Monday night. We arrived slightly early and were encouraged to get a drink at the bar, which we did. It took quite a while to get the bartender's attention, but we did, got ourselves a few cocktails and took a seat in the lounge area (which is really just a bench seat with some tables between the bar and the host stand). We were shown to our seats a few minutes late, but that was ok.
Our server Rebecca was fantastic. She was friendly and sweet, and helped us by immediately telling us the specials which were running low, in case we wanted any reserved. We ordered a starter of mussels and oysters, which arrived promptly and tasted amazing. It was the first time I've ever tasted the sea in an oyster, and my date is still talking about his mussels a week later. He was surprised that they arrived chilled, but got over it and loved them. My date ordered a side of the macaroni & cheese, which was fantastic. At least two or three cheeses, smooth and creamy. I ordered the daily special of cream of cauliflower soup. It was smooth, salty and fresh.
For our main dishes, my date requested his litmus test dish of French fare: steak frites, and I ordered the special of the day, monk fish. The fish was splendid. Meaty, perfectly prepared with a sauce that didn't overpower it, it just helped it. Wonderful. My date wasn't very happy with his steak, however. It seemed tough, and rather than the traditional tender, thin cut his steak was quite thick.
The sommelier helped us tremendously with his wine suggestions, but considering some of the prices of the glasses which, admittedly would have best suited the meal, we went with lesser priced glasses (which went just fine).
For dessert my date ordered his favorite, creme brulee, and I ordered the namesake dessert, bouchons. We were too full to fully enjoy them, but they were beautiful and the handmade ice cream was fantastic.
Our service was excellent, the atmosphere romantic and intimate. The prices were truly not as high as expected. We were encouraged to return for breakfast but were not able to. I would love to go back next time I am in town, there was so much on the menu I'd have liked to have tried.
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