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| - It's not too often that I give a restaurant five stars, but there was something about this place.
We didn't have any reservations, and in fact had the intention of having dinner at a Japanese place, but we walked past Iruna twice before saying the heck with the original plans. I am so glad we did.
The hostess, our server, the food, the little cozy table on the patio with only a candle lighting our space somehow all came together to make me feel very special. Sometimes, it's not just about the food and more about how you feel while you're eating it. I definitely have a sweet spot for Iruna now. But enough with the mushy stuff and on with the review!
Hostess: A+
Even though we didn't have reservations, she was very polite and accommodating. We didn't have to wait more than five minutes (although please note it was a Tuesday evening).
Server: A+
As first-time guests, we weren't familiar with the menu and our server did an amazing job with all his recommendations! There wasn't one dish we didn't practically lick clean. He also knew just the right number of times to check in with us. Loved that.
Food: A+
-Sliced Apples, Fennel, and Walnut Grapefruit Salad: very interesting combination that surprisingly worked!
-Asparagus con Romesco: perfectly cooked
-Tomato, Onion, and Naval Cheese: some of the best heirloom tomatoes I've ever eaten
-Spinach and Goat Cheese Croquettas: I wish we had ordered more of these!
-Chistorra (Spanish chorizo): a little bit on the salty and dry side, but still good
-Alaskan Halibut Pil Pil: my favorite of the evening - SO GOOD!
Ambience: A+
I know they have some really big inviting booths for indoor seating, but I am all about the outdoor seating option. It was late in the evening, the stars were out, soft music playing in the background, and candlelight... just perfect.
I really hope I'll get the chance to come back here...
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