I really wanted to love this place, but it just wasn't in the cards. The space itself is so super cool- so hip- that I thought I was going to love it. The interior is slightly below street level. The lights are dim and the decor is dark and kinda romantic. It definitely has the feel of a restaurant that I would enjoy.
When I finally went for dinner, I found it to be "just okay." I really was expecting to be blindsided by amazing flavors and creativity, but I just wasn't blown away by the food. Let me that the drinks that I started off with were fantastic. I had the champagne cocktail with bitters (yum!) and then the hibiscus gin and tonic (double yum and so pretty!). Both drinks put a nice little smile on my face, as neither was overly sweet.
We ordered shrimp for an appetizer, which was good, but heavily breaded. For dinner I had brussels sprouts and the crab shells and cheese. I would have enjoyed my meal more if everything hadn't been so oily and incredibly heavy. The sprouts were literally soaked in olive oil and the crab shells were more slimy than cheesy. Neither dishes were home runs for me at all.
Maybe it's my fault for not looking at the menu prior to dinner, but I was disappointed in how limited the selection was for those who don't eat red meat. However, taking into consideration that this is a new restaurant, I'll definitely give it another shot. When I do, I hope that it will be a five star review!