I am huge fan of Michael Mina restaurants! From San Francisco to Scottsdale I will go out of my way to experience his different concepts. Always a great experience..except AF.
The food - fantastic! Great presentation..flavorful and unique in combination of ingredients. Why a one star rating? Service..
Service kills any positive thoughts I had about AF. With so many choices we have as diners, restaurants should put their best foot forward when it comes to service. I do not accept restaurants providing excellent food and mediocre service.
We must have had the new server that they just hired away from Applebees.. and let me tell you after spending $300 for two of us I expect better. He would hardly talk, and when he did, it was mumbled. Hardly came around to see if we needed anything, was laughing and joking with his other table and barely said two words to us.
Why the attitude I don't know. It was that way from the start. My recommendation is don't use your weakest talent to take care of your strongest customers. Just doesn't work.
Even after sending a quick note about out disappointment to their people.. No one seemed to care. And at this point neither do I - off to new and different restaurants.