I recently entertained clients here. I made my reservation over Open Table. Originally I had made for 4 people, then wanted to add one more guest. They told me several times that there was no way they could fit another chair at the table. Ok.
We get there, and there is a private party going on - but in the lobby/bar/wait area. What? That's a bit disturbing. They sat us in the lounge area and we ordered drinks (which never came). Then our "table" was ready. Well this was the end table which basically was in the lounge area. So we moved over one table.
The wine list is very in depth and almost overwhelming. Just give me a good red with my meat is not the way to go here. No simplicity.
From the start our table was crowded. Too many items on the tables, and the service ware was oversized for the little table. It almost made it difficult to eat.
Before our food came I wondered off to the loo - which was like a hike because the restaurant is actually quite huge. As I walked by tables, I saw several larger tables with less people seated at them and empty chairs. Hmmm. So they really couldn't let me bring an extra guest or they really don't know how to plan their seating?
During our meal we couldn't even talk - the noise from the private party was too much. And they were standing all around us. Several time people knocked into the back of my clients' chair! So frustrating. I can't understand WHY they would seat people in that area - and we had plenty of room for the extra guest.
The food was wonderful. Meat done right. But all the negatives earn this only 2 stars.