The place is lively and it looks good. The menu is fine and the quality of food is good. I've been in a few times now and can't get over the service standards. The staff is friendly but on 3 of 5 visits...the food hits the table before the drinks. The 9 dollar beer needs a glass...no, not a tumbler. Something in his brand (SFC) of restaurants is missing something....I can't put my finger on it, but they all have that "missing something" feeling about 'em. This one is no exception.
But hey, he's doing something right because you see his concepts everywhere...