Went there for dinner yesterday (Fri night).
BEFORE:
Called ahead to make a reservation as I had heard it can get busy. But they open the rear section on weekends so there was both tables for two as well as seating at the bar. We chose the latter (bar).
We were able to get street parking right in front easily.
UPON ARRIVAL:
They took our coats and gave us a coat check number -an unexpected and classy touch.
I enjoyed sitting at the bar (my only suggestion would be that they add hooks for women's purses under the bar).
Chris seated us and ran through the specials with us. The menu is small but like the other reviewers have said, everything tastes good as long as you eat meat.
My friend ordered a negroni to drink as he said the last time they were really good if you like bitter cocktails.
FOOD:
We shared a beef tongue appetizer. I had never has beef tongue before and it was delicious! It has thin slices of pickled pear and jalapeƱos and the beef was thinly sliced and had the perfect balance of texture and taste.
For my main I ordered the steak bavette and my dining partner ordered the gnocchi. Both were perfection although I was a bit disappointed by the green sauce that came with the steak. Another reviewer had said it paired perfectly with the steak but I didn't find that it enhanced the steaks flavor. Overall the steak was a generous portion (not too big or small) and was cooked to medium rare perfection. And the bed of mushrooms it comes on are lovely.
The gnocchi had a subtle kick to it which we loved and it almost melted in your mouth. There was a delicious cheese crumbled on top. But my friend was slightly hungry after finishing his so he has a piece or two of my steak.
For dessert we ordered the sticky toffee pudding and it did not disappoint. We were fighting Over the last bite ;-)
AMBIENCE:
Loved it. It was dimly lit and even though we were sitting at the bar it felt intimate. I really enjoyed the music and the volume, it added to the laid back but cool atmosphere. Quite the eclectic crowd....all generations.
STAFF:
The staff were very attentive from the moment we walked in. I didn't realize I had dropped my napkin on the ground and another staff member brought me a new one without me even asking.
Great place to go on a date night.
I look forward to going back!