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Date of visit: 10/10/2012
Ambience: 3/5
Decoration, music and lighting were nice. My husband and I were seated in the aisle, which made us feel a bit like we were on the stage since it was where the belly dancer came out and danced. There were a few big groups but the noise was moderate.
Food: 2/5
Maftoul (like spiced beef spring roll) was tasty but way too much chipotle aioli on top, we had to scrape it off before eating. Coconut Shrimp was over fried a bit but still tasted alright. The spicy mango chutney for the shrimp tasted too sweet and not spicy at all. The chipotle aioli actually enhances the coconut shrimp better. My husband had the Steak Frites medium well and he really loved the steak and Moroc Frites. Some of the mussels from my Seafood Royale were sandy and not fresh, I had to spit them out. That left a bad taste in my mouth, and I got a stomach ache after. The dish was supposed to have scallops and monkfish as well, but I think they were replaced by octopus. I was quite disappointed because I love scallops. The portion was generous but there was too much broth. When I asked for it to go, it came back in just a box with no bags. The broth leaked over my dress on the way home.
Belly Dance Performance: 1/5
We got to see 5 out of the 30-minute bellydance as the dancer moved around a lot. Her skill was not amazing and she was too chatty. She had money bills tucked around her waist, which I found quite inappropriate.
Service: 2/5
We were served by two waiters, first one was Chris who fixed my wobbly chair problem and took our order. He was informative and friendly. Our second server was not as good, our glasses of water were not refilled, he packed my meal carelessly (as mentioned above), and he tried to overcharge us $5.95 for something we did not order.
Price: 1/5
Very overpriced. You have to order a four-course dinner starting at $39.95, which does not offer many great choices. Expect to pay an extra $10 - $20 per person for better options.
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