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| - I went to Weslodge with somewhat high expectations. Some of them were met, some of them weren't. The biggest setback would be that the pricing is too high for the quality you get.
We were 5 friends who booked a table Friday night for 9pm. The place was still quite packed and the ambiance was good.The dark woods, old frames and hunting trophies are making the dining room original. Music is somewhat loud but it was still manageable to hold a conversation.
Service has been adequately attentive, the waiter knew his menu well and made great suggestions has to food and drinks. He was present when needed and pleasant.
As a saloon, they do have a very extensive Cocktail selection and a rather complete Wine list. Kudos for a comprehensive description of flavor and smell of each drink to make a good choice.
I tried the Streetcar and a Tim's cup. Both has surprisingly the same color, very similar taste and came in the same lackluster small old fashioned glasses. At $18 and $15 each, I was expecting somewhat more. I then ordered a glass of a Pinot Noir, great flavor but again somewhat expensive at $15 for 5oz of wine.
As for the food, there was great discoveries and some other let downs, For the great, we loved the Deep Fried Chicken. Tender meat, 6 big pieces and a batter that was salty yet interestingly sweet as well (4.5/5).
We ordered the 12oz New York Strip loin (4/5). A nice acidity, nicely cooked and juicy.
Other good fare presented to us was the Beef Tartare (4/5). Nicely chopped, a great mix of spices and served with crispy bread.
We weren't too pleased with the following dishes ; the Mac'and Cheese (2.5/5). General consensus was the artificial taste of the cheese, making it taste like a cafeteria dish. And why using Farfalle Pasta?! At $14 the portion was also on the cheap side. Even if it's supposed to be a side dish, there's no need to be cheap with pasta when charging more than $10.
Other not so good surprise were the fries (2.5). They were so thick we wondered if they were cut with an ax. They were also barely crispy, the interior was still soft. Honorary mention to the house made ketchup that was good.
Overall, it can be a good experience for drinks and light fares if you want to enjoy a hipster-ish ambiance downtown. The pricing is a concern to me, not that I mind paying good money for a culinary experience, but I felt what I had to pay was overrated as to the quality of the food/drinks I've received.
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