I really wanted to like this place. Maybe it was an off night for them. I don't know.
Though small looking from the outside, this place is quite large inside - especially since it is multi-story. Stepping inside, you would not think it was a ribs and burger joint. The nicely decorated place with classy lights and comfortable booths look more like a fine steak restaurant. Even the stair case to the bathrooms were really nice. Something you find in an upgraded house.
On to the food. We ordered with back ribs, brisket with slaw, fish tacos, and stackhouse burger. We also had a couple of brews.
First of all, the ribs that they served us were dry as a desert! Really?!? Why would they serve that? They took it away and re-fired us a new one.
The brisket and slaw sandwich comes with nothing at all. Just a sandwich on a large plate - no sides were given or offered. It was also overly sweet - perhaps too much BBQ sauce. The fish taco's had more mushy dressing than fish - if you like really good ones, go to Kensington market and line up at Seven Lives. The burger's pulled pork topping was not a big hit and it was left on the plate.
Don't get me wrong, there was at least two items that we liked. The beers! And the staff was fantastic. I just feel that we spent a lot of cash and got nothing out of it.
For a Friday night and prime time dinner hour, the place was not packed and there was no waiting. Again, maybe an off night.
Probably won't go back. There are a few good rib joints that spend less money on decor and more on food quality and quantity up in the 905.
A 2.5 star experience!