My wife and I came to Hop for Valentine's Day due to Firebirds 3 hour wait. The first thing that scored points with us was zero wait time.
Our server was quite pleasant and attentive. He made sure we were comfortable and satisfied. One point of improvement I would suggest is to make sure he knows that you do have hot drinks as well. Nothing on the mnThe manager came around multiple times as well.
One thing I should have counted on with a venue like this was how noisy it was. But the noise level was such that it could have made it impossible for the waiter or cook to hear medium well as opposed to medium rare for my steak.
Speaking of my steak. Sorry Firebirds! This ribeye dwarfed yours. This was nearly a plate-sized ribeye. It was definitely quite tasty and gives Firebirds a run for their money.
For an appetizer, we had the corn fritters which we tore up faster than a school of piranha on a carcass. They had the right combination of texture and flavor. The honey sauce was excellent. It is sourced locally but has the same taste and texture as Manuka honey.
Overall, the experience was pleasant and we will return.
My wife had the chicken tender salad and was quite happy. The tenders looked quite good and the portions were large enough for her to eat the next day.