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| - My gf invited me to O.Noir for a belated birthday dinner. Naturally, I turned to Yelp and was less than impressed by the mediocre reviews. Perhaps my experience was shaped by expecting less and then being pleasantly surprised, I don't know. I do know that O.Noir surpassed my expectations.
The waiting area was warm and inviting. Staff was available to answer questions about the menu and procedure. You pre-order your meal and are then led into the pitch black room by a friendly, visually impaired waiter.
At first, I felt a bit claustrophobic, but once I made it to my seat and felt the seating area and table placement with my hands, I relaxed. The room was somewhat noisy, likely because my sense of hearing was heightened. I ordered the fillet mignon, which came precut and was delicious. My gf opted for the suprise dish, which she guessed correctly was chicken and veggies. It was somewhat difficult to manage cutlery and I opted for eating with my hands when necessary - hey nobody's watching you! I found it surprisingly easy to converse about intimate topics, probably because I was under the cover of darkness! I'd recommend this as a place to bring a friend to talk about a sensitive issue or even for the ultimate "blind date"! Dessert was a delicious - rich chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream in a little bowl. I appreciated the ice cream on the side to avoid any potential mess from having it on top of the cake.
I recommend O.Noir as a great one-time experience (since it's a little pricey at $38 for a 3-course meal, $32 for 2-courses). Keep an open mind and you'll enjoy it!
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