It pains me to have to write a two star review for a new restaurant. Lord knows anyone who dares open a restaurant these days has a lot of challenges, but I can't recommend this new Vietnamese spot simply based on the food.
The restaurant looks great, and the staff was very friendly but unfortunately that's where the positives end. I came in the other day and ordered a small pho tai which should be the signature dish of a Vietnamese restaurant. I found their prices to be a bit high, but I figured what the heck-it's so much fancier than the Vietnamese places that I frequent. I noticed the chef pouring pho bowls while I was waiting and the broth was barely brown...maybe it's pho ga I thought...regrettably, my suspicions were confirmed when I finally got my beige pho tai.
Pho broth is the holy grail IMHO, with it's deep beefy flavor combined with the sucker punch of star anise, clove and cinammon-it's probably the most soul nourishing dish that I've experienced when done well. Pho & Grill's version was completely lackluster and even the additions of the Thai Basil, cilantro and a healthy dose of Sriracha couldn't rescue it.