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| - Recently tried out this restaurant on a very rare date night between my husband and I. When you have a new baby, you really value the time you get out, so you want the experience to be good and worth your time. I wish we would have chosen another restaurant.
I'm giving a 2 because 3 meant A-okay and I can't say that it was. The drinks were great and of everything we consumed, they seemed to be made with the most care and consideration.
The ambiance was horrible. The lights were up as high as they could be and I just didn't understand why they wouldn't turn them down. All of the tables had candles, so it seemed they would regularly turn down the lights, but when we asked our waiter why the lights were so bright, he simply said, "I couldn't figure out the light switches." Seems like a ridiculous reason to ignore this important aspect of dining. I actually asked twice because it was so distracting to me. He seemed annoyed by me wanting a more romantic setting. The ambiance is a huge part of enjoying a meal and we felt like we were in an operating room with the lights so bright. Made us question their intentions with keeping the feel so sterile.
We started with the brussel sprouts. While the tiny bit of lamb that came with them was tender and mouth watering, the brussel sprouts were not cooked enough and were so difficult to eat, I only had one of them. They were barely cooked. Very disappointing.
Having lived in the South for many years, I have a soft spot for fried okra, so was really looking forward to trying it. Unfortunately, it did not compare to previous okra dishes I've had and again, I was disappointed. The okra really didn't seem to be cooked through and, while it should melt in your mouth, it was hard and chewy. It was also flavorless.
The chicken was underwhelming, and I feel it should have knocked the socks off any cheaper fried chicken available to the average person, especially for the price.
The waiter was good for the most part, but after he made us feel crazy for wanting the lights to be less glaring, I didn't feel comfortable sharing my feelings about the food. We noticed that lots of people who seemed like regulars were getting the chicken sandwiches. Maybe that's the better option?
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