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| - I ate at Heck's on 8/9 as part of a party of 4. We arrived early from our 7pm reservations, and were seated without issue or delay.
I have to say that the highlight of our visit was the waitstaff. Everyone was very courteous, (but not overly so as to suspect sarcasm or that it was ingenious.) Our waiter was attentive, quick with recommendations, and did so without being intrusive. We were the only party in the room for most of our meal, but we never felt as though the staff was hovering.
Appetizers: Devils on Horseback - Tasty, well balanced, but only 3 pieces. I really would've appreciated a larger portion size, (as in, at least one per person.) However, the Pomme Frites were a standout. I'd consider getting those solely as a meal.
Entrees: My wife got the bacon wrapped filet. She claimed it was good, but she's had better. Another person got the salmon, which she claimed was on the dry side, but was redeemed by some fantastic risotto. I got the Market City Burger, which was topped with incredible short ribs. Those short ribs need to be the star of their own entree. The actual burger patty was lost in the mix of that fantastic, glazed, shredded beef, which is a shame because it seemed to be of high quality.
Drinks: Wine on tap is an interesting idea. I'm the only one from our party that deviated, instead opting for a Mint Julip. The drink was horribly unbalanced - I only received the taste of the bourbon. The mint wasn't so much muddled as it was fondled or fluffed. The drink came off as a glass of bourbon that just happened to have other stuff in it. I settled for a bottled beer for drink #2.
Heck's would be an ideal lunch spot, but if I want a "fancypants, leave-the-kids-at-home, adults only" night then I'll go somewhere else.
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