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| - We live in Uptown, so we were anxious to try 204. Fortunately our initial impression did not follow through the evening. When we arrived, the hostess did not look up from her iPad. She stood sideways to us, no greeting, no eye contact, nothing. It wasn't until I looked at my husband and said,"invisible syndrome", did she even acknowledge that we were there. We told her we had reservations and she picked up 2 menus and walked away. We looked at each other, like, "are we supposed to follow her?" She turned around and looked at us, as if we should be mind readers. At that point I imagined the worst. Fortunately, it got much better.
The decor is very nice with beautiful wood floors, brick walls, and an industrial feel. The music is at a good level so you can communicate without yelling. Our server, Mikaela, was pleasant, attentive, and helpful. We enjoy good food, and I have always been an adventurous cook, so we are pretty happy eating a good meal at home on the balcony enjoying the skyline. If we eat out, we expect it to taste good and be memorable, or what's the point?
I ordered the Mahi Mahi, and it was very good. The asparagus, rice, and fish were cooked perfectly, and were not over salted (one of my pet peeves). My husband had the meatloaf, and enjoyed it too and said the green beans and mashed potatoes were cooked and seasoned perfectly. We are not big dessert people, but ordered the key lime pie, which was not on the online menu yet... also very good and worth the calorie splurge.
If I had gone by the unwelcoming attitude of the hostess, I would have just walked out and we would have missed a very nice meal. My husband, the nicest guy ever, said, "she is sucky as a hostess." Sadly, if someone doesn't explain to this young woman how to be hospitable, there will be people who won't take the time to find out the potential this place has. I hope they do well, because it is always nice to have a reliable go-to spot you enjoy within walking distance.
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