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| - Summary: I don't say this lightly. I had the best diver scallop dish in my life. The atmosphere is absolutely beautiful in the patio area. The service was a bit slow but they had a large party when we were seated at around 9 pm. The drinks were nothing special. The martinis were priced at a premium but did not measure up. The butter cake was well above average.
The atmosphere has a local, warm feel with custom painting, reveals and furnishings that remind you that you are not in a chain. We got there late but their kitchen is open until 10:15 on Saturday. We asked to sit on the patio since others on yelp had great things to say about it. We were not disappointed. You would never know that you were sitting next to a parking lot with the plants and walls completely isolating you. There is an elegant fountain, outdoor fireplace, and romantic lighting. This is a great place to take a date to.
We ordered martinis, a cucumber martini and a raspberry and chambord martini. They were small and, frankly, not unique, although they charge a premium price. We decided to skip appetizers and had bread. The bread was fair but nothing special.
For the entree I ordered the gnocchi with chicken and Prosciutto in a garlic cream sauce. In terms of presentation, it looked like porridge with a couple of green twigs for color. As unappetizing as it looked, it had a pleasant taste with great textures. I would rate it as a slightly above average meal. My girlfriend ordered the diver scallops rolled in fettuccine. Presentation on this dish did not do it justice as it looked relatively average with no color or texture variations. The scallops were seared with a smooth butter glaze. They were the size of a child's fist and were perfectly cooked. No fish taste at all. The spices were a great compliment and, everything combined, was as close to a perfect bite as I have had in years. I'd like to think that this is not a case of "all stars aligning" and that they can reproduce this at will. If so, I will be one happy and loyal patron. By the way, did you notice that I was describing my girlfriends dish? I took that bad boy over as soon as I saw even the slightest hint of her slowing down. I think she let me go at it because she saw that I was starting to bath myself in the dish.
Ok, dessert. They have a specialty dish called butter cake. It was a creamy cake, with an almost creme brûlée center. It was not overly sweet but was heavy enough that two would be satisfied by sharing one. It is worth trying and I will have it again.
I can tell you without a doubt, that despite the lack of presentation, I cannot wait to have an excuse to get back their for those stupidly ridiculous scallops. Beware though, with no appetizer, two entrees, and dessert, the bill came to over $120 with a tip. Don't know abut your pocket books but I would not just stroll into this place. Best if it is planned with some special folks at your side.
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