I visited Sassafraz last night as part of their Summerlicious promotion. After reading a couple of other Summerlicious @ Sassafraz reviews below, I was a bit skeptical so I admit that I went to the restaurant with low expectations.
Perhaps it was because I wasn't expecting much that I was pleasantly surprised at the experience and the food. The hostesses were extremely friendly and our waiter was both attentive and polite.
Contrary to what a few other commenters have said, I actually found the portions to be generous. I had the creole shrimp and grit cake to start, and there were at least five huge shrimp on the plate. With an extra side, this could have been a meal in itself!
For my entrée I had the pork chop with mashed potatoes and collard greens. The pork chop was HUGE and I found myself unable to finish it. (This is shocking because I have a talent for eating.) As something of a mashed potato fiend, I was a little disappointed with their offering but the collard greens were well-cooked and tasty.
I ended the meal with the cheese plate with flatbreads and fruit. Though the cheese was delicious (and award-winning according to the menu!) I found myself wishing I had gotten a "real" dessert instead. I had a bite of each of the other desserts: the blueberry tartlet, and the cherry "soup" with chocolate mousse. I would highly recommend the cherry soup and mousse. It had some kind of crunchy bits on top that were so tasty!
All in all, I enjoyed the experience. The food was delicious and I liked the décor and ambiance at the restaurant. I would definitely recommend the Licious experience at Sassafraz to others.