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| - Decent laid-back atmosphere with a nice menu selection. Enjoyed the casual brewery-esque deco & the spacious, open layout where it did not feel too crowded and there was decent space between tables/parties. Tv screens mounted frequently throughout & with non-neck-straining views if one is interested in whatever viewing attraction is displayed (sports). Complaint: music level. Too loud to easily hear or carry on a conversation. Had to literally speak an octave higher (slightly shout) to converse with someone less than 3 feet away. Turn it down a notch so one can hear their company, not to mention the staff!
I don't enjoy beer. But my friend really enjoyed one of the house brews on special. Seems the beer is what brings people back, because the food was filling enough, at best. Somewhat unique- but nothing I would intentionally be eager to return for.
After learning most everything on the menu including pickles means SWEET pickles (I don't mind them- but many do), that narrowed selection down for my friend, who really wanted the fish & chips. Their house made tartar is sweet- sorry, but even I cannot get on board with that. A TRUE tartar contains dill. So he went with the salmon filet on a bed of some sort of emphasized rice pilaf. I think we got stuck on our waitress asking "how did you want that cooked?" ...Uhm- it is FISH!!! What do you mean, HOW?! We were both miffed & managed to say, "please make sure it is done- as in cooked." Fish is NOT steak!!! You go to a SUSHI restaurant for "rare" fish!
Needless to say- the plate came out & it was a portion less than what you'd receive paying $50+ a plate at a 5 star establishment for "gourmet"... the filet was less than 4oz on a 1/4 cup amount of rice. Friend said the rice had 0 flavor. The 5 sprigs of "steamed" asparagus was like chewing on wood (I heard the crunch over the loud music) & the salmon was about the best part- but only the crust contained flavor while the rest flaked pretty bland. And this was "worth" $17.
We had high hopes in the unique 'Brussels & Bacon' pizza I ordered. I wanted the fish tacos- but they only are served as an appetizer. Was not going to pay $12 for that then have to fork out an extra $2-3 for a side. Make it a meal. People who want tacos want more than a "bite". And I'm from Alaska- so don't pass it off with price as 'Alaskan Cod' when we know cod is bottom of the barrel, even in Alaska, where salmon & halibut are the true picks. Nothing about cod makes it more special, and Alaska is offended you use it's name to price gouge mediocre fish we don't even claim to fame.
The pizza did not disappoint. Generous amount of Brussels. But the bacon was pretty weak. Corn was of plenty- I love corn- but paid for bacon on the pizza, not cheap corn as a filler. Crust was on par & pretty much made it, as overall, the flavor was a bit bland. But, that is what happens when you skimp on the salted bacon that is supposed to round out the dish & flavor.
I passed on desert- but had a bite of the creme brûlée my friend ordered. The waitress, while she was attentive & tried very hard- could not remember which version of the desert was on the menu. We were told it was supposed to be strawberry. Thought it tasted funny & was rather brown... to find out it was actually some rendition of a chocolate almond or something along the lines of what tasted "burnt", in my opinion. I passed after one bite. Friend was not too thrilled but ate it. Waitress apologized- but I guess it was a little disappointing not being provided the correct menu when choosing & spending was not the greatest way to end the experience.
I would give it a second chance. There are other items/beverages I would like to try that have piqued my interest. And I really did enjoy the atmosphere & close location- seems like there is more potential to be discovered. And I will add- I sincerely appreciate a place that offers samples of their beers before having to order & not know! Excellent in offering samples of their brews- and they also seem to have excellent knowledge. I found it pretty cool to see a peek inside the brewery in the back upon entering/exiting on the side of the building where there are glass windows to the brew room.
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