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| - First time there, and I'm giving it 3 stars because of the server(s) only....company party and reservations made in advance, but when I got there, the hostess had no idea what I was talking about for the reservation....uh oh....so, I went to the bar to wait for others to arrive, and a different hostess started seating my party & they called me to find out where I was!! I was pretty clear to the hostess originally of the name I was looking for, and I'd be at the bar if they arrived. I wasn't rude, I understood there had to have been some miscommunication somewhere, and would she please alert me if someone else from our party showed up so I could greet them. From the bar, you can't easily see the hostess station...
Sigh...anyways, while at the bar, I was greeted warmly and the service was superb...the table for 18 was placed in the middle of the main dining area, which was fine, but we'd been assured there would be a private space for our group. Guess we got outbid by a larger group? Anyways, not trying to be picky, but when I know this will be at least a $500 tab, I expect to be treated accordingly!!
The food server(s) tho made up for the initial impression...and that's the best part of this review! The food wasn't what I felt to be any better than Olive Garden, and I'd actually have preferred the food there? Go figure! We ordered appetizers, not impressed with the lobster bisque, the roasted garlic spinach artichoke dip, or the breads....so, bring on the salad....I had a house salad, which sounded pretty amazing as described by the food server, but was a disappointment when I got it, and I know the feeling was mutual with the other salad that was ordered too.
Main course, we had some lasagna orders, some veal marsala orders, some carbonara orders, and some other pasta dishes that I couldn't discern....no one from our group was impressed, and we're not foodies or culinary school graduates or anything, so that's saying a LOT about the quality of the food....it was filling!!
Personally, I don't think I'll be going back, but I wouldn't say no to a date taking me there....I'll just know not to expect to be WOW'ed by the food, and just enjoy the atmosphere!!
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