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| - We've been twice...in 2 weeks. That's how good it is! We visited for the first time on a Thursday night and then returned a week later on a Saturday for my father's birthday. On both visits, we were able to sit outside, and both occasions our service was fantastic. Both servers were friendly and hospitable, very knowledgable about what they were serving and very accommodating to any special requests.
On our first visit, we had the spinach dip with fresh, hot french baguette, the rosemary skewered shrimp, the house salad with roasted garlic vinaigrette, and we shared the pork chop. More than enough food for two people to share, the shrimp was divine, perfectly cooked, not at all gummy, and the accompanying sauce was fantastic. LOVED the hot, rosemary seasoned bread with it. The spinach dip was a perfect combination of the bright, fresh basil and creamy cheese with ripe tomatoes and delicious spinach. Again, the hot bread was perfect. Salad was delicious, and the pork chop was divine. This place has a fantastic chef who knows how to cook meats and seafood perfectly. It was juicy and not a trace of pink. Awesome.
We returned as a group of 4 and had the rosemary shrimp, the spinach dip, the house salad, the smoked salmon salad, the watermelon gazpacho, the scallops special, and the New York strip. The watermelon gazpacho was actually recommended by a different couple at another table! Just imagine, enjoying something so much that you recommend it to other people in the restaurant that you don't know! Yeah it was that good. Chris loved it. He also very much enjoyed the smoked salmon salad, just be forewarned, the dill in the dressing sneaks up on you and if you aren't a fan of dill, well I'd recommend a different dressing for sure. The scallops were melt in your mouth perfection. If they have scallops as a special when you visit, I highly recommend them. Amazing. The only disappointment of the night was the new york strip. Earl said it was a bit "tough". I didn't try it, but as he loves a good new york strip, I'd definitely take his word for it. Not a big deal, he enjoyed it, but not nearly as much as the rest of us enjoyed our meals. A bummer, and something to consider if you are a big steak person.
All in all, we will definitely return! The garden is a delightful little respite in the business of the south side, and we really enjoyed watching the two turtles swim about.
I priced it at moderate because the ability to BYOB saves a TON! On our first visit, our meal was $50 (for 2 people), our second visit $150 (for 4 people). So I'd say it falls in between the moderate and spendy categories depending on your group and what you order. Make reservations as seating is limited and who wants to be stuck in the dining room staring at all the people enjoying the gorgeous garden?
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