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| - Came for dinner on the lake with my wife, her sisters, and her mother on a warm Sunday evening in mid-October. We were seated immediately on the patio, and we quickly obtained a table. That was the last "quick" part about the meal. Service was slow for drinks, orders, food, and bill. It was okay as we enjoyed the waterfront dining, but it got to be a little tiresome as the evening progressed.
The appetizer was the "PCC Trio", which included a pimento cheese that I simply haven't adjusted to yet. The pico was flavorful, and I really enjoyed the pita chips.
The beer I had hoped for was not available (Wicked Weed Coolcumber, which I had there in June and it was awesome in 100 degree heat), but that happens and I'm not docking my review for that. However, I will fault the place for how long it took to get a beer. I'd say the inside was at about 40% full, and the patio seating was almost full, but the place just didn't seem busy enough to justify the delays. Our server was friendly, and we liked her, we just wish maybe we'd have seen a little more of her.
For dinner I had the Pacific Cod sandwich, fired in a tempura batter and served with fries. I ordered a caesar salad as well, which I would have thought would be served with the appetizer course, but it wasn't. The timing of the meal was just off with the appetizers and mains. The fish was enormous, and it was good, but not great.
Everyone seemed to like the food, but the delays in all aspects of the service put a serious damper on the evening. We'll try it again if only for the amazing view (and my favorite thing - dining under palm trees!), but I'm going to be hoping for an improvement on the service side.
Finally, I feel like maybe this place isn't sure what it wants to be. The decor inside is attempting to be upscale, as it some of the menu, but yet it caters to people coming in off their boats docked outside dressed for lake activities. I think there's nothing wrong with it, but the formal atmosphere inside clashes with the clientele.
As I said, I will go again, but I hope that the next time is better.
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