Shortly after my previous review, the Fifth contacted me to redeem the horrible experience.
Although the food was still slow, everything else was great. Service was extra attentive but the pace was not fast enough for a 'lunch' rush. I'm sure the Fifth would be great on a weekend when nobody is in a rush to get back to work, but it's certainly not the quick fix I look for during my one-hour lunch break.
Soup arrived first this time! The French onion soup we ordered was delicious, and served in a large cauldron-like bowl. It wasn't too salty and subtly contained the taste of onions, in which I'm grateful!
My fish and chips were also delicious! The fish tasted fresh and the batter was extra crispy. The portion of the fries this time was significantly increased and the individual slices of potatoes are now visible compared to the burnt pile last time.
I really appreciated the nice gesture from the Fifth to invite us back - this shows that they do care about customer service/feedback. I'll be back to try out other items on the menu, but just not during my lunch break.