Disappointing. Thought this was going to be better than it was. Atmosphere has not changed much since it was Bourbon Jacks so i t looks more casual/bistro ish rather than fine dining. I had expected that this was going to have a romantic or high end atmosphere but definitely wrong. No tablecloths, the tables and chairs looked like inexpensive informal sets, llighting pretty bright, and "cold" feeling from big room without rug or somethign to warm it up. One nice touch is the candle on every table.
Service was definitely "meh". Saw 6+ waitstaff hanging out by bar 80% of the 60 minutes during our dinner. But yet we had to wait a long time for a greeting from waiter (took 10 minutes for that), waited for water (took 5 minutes to get a busboy and had to ask for it).
Waiter was hard to understand and did not explain anything unless we asked. Came over after a hello and apology for being late and said "what would you like?". I tried to ask about the specialties and he said all was good. No more explanations or tyring to sell the food, recipes or wine! Plus we had to ask someone for water every time, 3 times - even though there was plenty of staff!
Food decent but nothing special Asked for salad dressing on side and waiter grimaced at me about it, but still served dressing on salad. Food came fast. Was still eating ceaser salad (not very flavorful) when got entree. I ordered the seabass and husband had the fruti di mare. Both were good but nothing amazing. Have enjoyed both of these dishes way better at other local truly "fine dining" nearby restaurants compared to here.
One great thing was that he gave us free dessert at end. It was DELICIOUS!! never had pancetta before but it was amazing.
Sad about this because we had high hopes based on the prior reviews and magazine writeups. But definitely Will not be back. Too many other delicious and great service restaurants nearby in Oldtown.