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| - First of all, this would be a solid 5 except that I have yet to have anyone who had not perfected the dismissive, pouty eye roll of a 13 year old girl at the greeter station. It really does cast an initial pall over the evening. Service is not the best, in general.
The food, however, is fabulous! I have yet to try something that is not wonderfully crafted with a delightful flavor profile to delight the taste buds from start to finish! The appetizers are different than the standard fare and I surely appreciate that! Pork 'popcorn' that are fresh, mouth sizzling pork rinds! Seasonal pickle plates and Devils on Horseback (dates, blue cheese, almonds and bacon) are spectacular!
Entrees are on a well edited menu. There is no so much that you are overwhelmed, but regardless of what you are in the mood for, you'll likely find a good option.
Short ribs that are delightfully tender and moist, but not at all mushy. Normally served on a bed of rib sticking mashed potatoes, but I substitute with the sauteed mushrooms. Fish and chips that any Englishman would write home about. Savory bangers and mash. Scottish salmon and, on the word of many dining companions I hear the trout is fabulous, the one thing I won't eat there...or anywhere.
My husband considers himself a burger aficionado, he's eaten them around the world...he counts the Pub Burger among the top 10 burgers out there. Brioche bun is grilled, cheese is melted but not too dripping and gooey. Herb aioli is delightfully seasoned and perfectly flavored. Fries are always crisp and perfectly done.
BE SURE TO SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT!
And I really advise you look at nothing on the dessert menu and just have them bring a budino for the table. It is easily enough for 4 people, usually 6. The trick is to take your spoon and go straight down, all the way to the cookie base, and then pull it back up making sure you have each layer on your spoon. Then sit back and E N J O Y! It is creamy, salty, sweet, crunchy, smooth...fantastic! Oh yes, oh YES!
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