We finally tried Squid Ink after wanting to get there for the past few weeks. I just wish we didn't try it on the night of the Tosh.0 concert...
When we got there it was pretty crowded and the hostess told us it would be about 30 minutes. We told her we'd be at the bar to get a drink while we waited. After about 5 minutes, one of the bartenders finally acknowledged us and we ordered 2 Hendricks and tonics. After about another 5 minutes, I asked a different bartender about our drinks and she says, "oh the Hendricks and tonics, yes coming right up." We got them in pint glasses which I thought was odd because we didn't request tall drinks. Then she hands us our tab without asking if we'd like to keep it open. I would give this experience a D and only not an F because we did eventually get a drink.
About this time everyone starts leaving for Tosh, so the restaurant and a few open tables. We waited a few minutes and then went to ask the hostess if our table was ready. She said she called our name already, but we weren't there so she moved to the next. Well the waiting area is quite small and we told her we'd be at the bar, so I didn't really understand that.
We got seated and ordered. The server seemed to not really to know the menu, but the food was really great. Had another miscommunication with a different server about our drink order, but that was okay.
I really want Squid Ink's service to redeem itself because the food is quite good! I will try again in a few months, but for now will stick with Moira for downtown sushi.