Overall, the experience was okay but not great. I am not sure I will be back. And in reflection, I doubt it. There was nothing about the experience that made me want to go back.
The crap cakes (from the speciality menu) were the shiny light in the meal. The nutty flavour from the greens complimented the crab in an unexpected way and the aioli was creamy and packed some serious heat.
The presentation for the chicken and waffles was creative. While the chicken had a flavourful batter, it was extremely dry. Each element on the plate when eaten in isolation of the other elements was lacklustre. And the chicken gravy, what to say. While it was warm, it was globby and hard to pour. It reminded my of cold gravy that sat on the kitchen counter for hours after a Thanksgiving dinner.
The steak had a wonderful char, but the plate overall wasn't anything to write home about. The mash potatoes were supposed to be a smokey cheesy mash. I am challenged to say I tasted any hint of smokey cheese. Essentially, a standard steak plate.
Service was direct and to the point and lacked any element of consultation. When I requested details on two dishes I was pondering on, I received a recap on the ingredients as stated on menu versus any level of perspective that could help me inform my decision. Overall, I left full but not satisfied.