I had read some lackluster reviews and was worried about going to Jekyll's for a Christmas party with a group of 6 other women. The place was very busy for a Monday evening. A couple of us started in the bar where we were helped by our bartender, Rob. He made sure to get our bottle of wine to the table when the rest of our party arrived. So far, so good.
At our table, it took a trip to the Manager (by one of our group who knew him) when we hadn't been approached for quite awhile to even offer us water. After that it took literally 30 seconds for 2 waitstaff and the Manager to come see us. We were offered two complimentary appetizers as well as a verbal apology. After that we had very good and friendly service.
The potato chip app was very good. Even those who didn't like Blue Cheese loved this. The calamari rings were small but very tasty. I had the beef short ribs which came with a mushroom risotto and sauteed spinach for $25. It was truly excellent both visually and taste wise. The Salmon was also a big hit, A big portion done beautifully with a choice of sauces. Several others had the pan fried scallops. They were tasty but could have used a darker sear especially since it presented a very beige dish when offered with the smashed potatoes. It should have been paired with a colorful side dish. I would have had the potatoes in the center with the scallops on top. Then a green vegetable surrounding it or laid over top.
Overall, our experience was terrific and we thank Jekyll's for a memorable evening!