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| - This place has potential...but I don't think it's living up to it. I've been here a few times (I used to live near it) for dinner and the food is fairly decent, but possibly overpriced. The service is sub-par for the prices and they appear to be prone to mistakes (they've made several EVERY time I've been). The bartenders are "snooty", for lack of a better word, and really don't treat customers like customers but instead like pests. The managers always try to "fix" things, but it's frustrating to have to go through so many steps every time you dine there.
They do have a great wine selection and I've never been disappointed with any of my picks. If you're going to drink more than one glass, consider going for the bottle because it's more cost-effective there.
Food: They oysters were AMAZING! Though the regular order only had 6 of them, again a bit pricey for the amount of food, but...*sigh* It is what it is. My friend and I ordered 2 orders because we both wanted them. lol. The filet mignon was delish, but the sides...could use some help. I vote for the brussel sprouts (shocking, I know), but I would warn you to STAY AWAY FROM the mac and cheese. It's bland and poorly cooked. They do have 24.00 steak and lobster, but the steak isn't the best cut. If you order a steak, there's "complimentary" surf available. Not bad, but they present it as a deal, but considering the prices, it's really not that big of a deal.
Oh, and keep in mind, late night Saturday is "FMA" which is basically an adult, club-like scene that happens after about 10. They have a dj that plays hip-hop, rap, r&b. They jack the prices up and tack an 18% GRATUITY on ALL ORDERS regardless to party size. Last time my friend and I ended up there coincidentally, it was just the two of us and we HAD to pay it according to the restaurant's "rules."...It was actually unfortunate for the staff because she and I both tend to be generous tippers. I was super annoyed by this so feel this is definitely something that may be indicative to bias towards the crowd.
Overall, I'm not a fan. If it's convenient I'd go there. But there definitely won't be any special trips made to there.
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