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The one time I chose to have breakfast in the restaurant was a disaster. There is a breakfast buffet, but when I saw how many kids were running around sticking their hands in the food, taking things and putting them back, I said "Hell, no!" to the buffet and ordered off the menu.
Service was horrendous. I was basically ignored for almost 10 minutes until I flagged a server for coffee and a menu. I guess they assume everyone gets the buffet.
When I finally got my breakfast, it was nothing short of atrocious - I asked for poached eggs, crispy bacon and pancakes. The eggs were poached fine, but came in a little bowl of water - I guess it was too much trouble to drain them first. The bacon had been deep-fried because, apparently, the cook doesn't know how to make the bacon crispy on the grill (This is what the server told me after two failed attempts at sending me deep-fried bacon) The pancakes were rubbery and inedible. My server apologized and offered the buffet at no charge (no thanks!) I wasn't charged for my meal, but I left hungry and went elsewhere.
A few days later, I went back for dinner, hoping for a different chef. I ordered the backyard risotto ($17) and added salmon ($9). Thank goodness it WAS a different chef, and this guy was good! I really enjoyed the risotto and the salmon was cooked to my liking (still moist and not over cooked).
I feel the prices are too high for this kind of restaurant (seriously lacking in service and ambiance) but at least I was happy with my dinner. Still, $26 for a salmon risotto in this caliber of restaurant is highway robbery. That's what I would expect to pay in a MUCH nicer establishment. Plus, they don't have a happy hour. What kind of hotel bar doesn't offer happy hour? This place could certainly use the business because it was pretty much empty every night. When I would get back from work, I would pass the empty restaurant on my way out to another place that was either better, cheaper, or at least offered drink/food specials to lure people in. In 19 nights of staying there, I ate dinner in the restaurant ONCE (and ordered room service once). I think that says something. Lots of places in this neighbourhood offer daily specials. When you're eating out every meal, it's nice if you can get a discount here and there.
I would probably not return here, since I'm new to the city and looking to explore so many places. But I sure hope the evening chef can show the breakfast cook how to make bacon without touching the deep-fryer.
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