Well I am bummed I have to write this review; what a total let-down.
Let me note before starting: Vic Vegas is an excellent chef and is no longer associated with the cafe.
I am not sure when Vic parted ways with this spot but my assumptions are that it has fallen apart ever since.
I gave one star because the view is incredible and because of the view there really is a ton of potential. WE DIDN'T EVEN STAY TO EAT OR GET SEATED.
Maybe it's no longer meant for regular dining and only for larger parties?
I was super excited to check out this place but was hesitant because I knew Vic Vegas was no longer associated but I heard excellent things when he was. I figured they stuck with what worked and somewhat stayed the same; well they didn't. I should have known because throwing 'cafe' in the name of your restaurant typically makes it extremely casual.
It was my turn to do date night; I was dressed up and couldn't wait to surprise my boyfriend with a new restaurant known for it's view.
We drove around in circles for over ten minutes trying to make sure we were in the right spot considering it looks like a college/business/event center area. The only sign on the main road is a dark sign saying 'restaurant open to the public'. So we park and walk in, still no restaurant sign guiding us on where to go. There was a wedding in one of the ball rooms so we ask a few people if they know where the restaurant is, they direct us to a bar/dining area with bright lighting and not a soul in the place (not one customer or table filled), not even a hostess or a server. Yes it was a Sunday night but I am wondering if they are even open for business; they were. We stood towards the front podium for over ten minutes waiting for someone to greet us (mind you, it's 6:20pm, mid dinner time). A guy from the wedding party passes us walking towards the bar and finally a employee walks out behind the bar eating her own food then looks up and asks the guy what she do for him. At this point I am anxious, flustered, and nervous about the service and possibility of stale/bad food (considering they were so slow). The lady doesn't even make eye contact with us so my boyfriend looks at me and says "are you sure..?" I decide no, let's go somewhere else.
We did a staycation at M resort hotel (fantastic place) and I actually even tried to call and make a reservation the day before at the Cafe but got no answer (6pm if when I called, on a Saturday) and left a voice mail; got no call back regarding my reservation.
So I am incredibly disappointed in this place and don't even get to yelp about the food. I am more flustered with myself for getting so excited about the place and giving it a shot after there were several signs not to.
Probably won't go back which sucks because it looks like a beautiful place to wine and dine. Maybe more of a lunch spot and I can check it out if I ever am in the area mid-day.
Get some better marketing and focus on the service Cafe V.