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| - I've been to this restaurant several times by now. The first time, I went with a group of four. We all ordered something different, and when the dishes came we couldn't help but try a bite from everyone else's dish. I had the iceberg lettuce salad with blue cheese dressing for a starter, and my boyfriend insists we get that every time we return.
On my first visit I ordered the roast chicken. It was reasonably tasty comfort food, but felt mediocre after tasting the other dishes. The bison steak frites, chocolate beef short ribs and butternut squash ravioli were in a higher league. I imagine that all of the other dishes meet the same standard, but I can't say no to the chocolate short ribs or ravioli on subsequent visits in order to try something new.
The prices are reasonable, mid-range prices for high end food.
The atmosphere is comfortable and fairly intimate, with low lighting and candlelit tables, reasonable spacing between tables, and a fairly quiet background. This would probably be a good spot to really impress on a first date without going over the top.
Service has been consistently good. I haven't felt the overbearing waiters that others are describing. The warm bread always comes quickly, and the courses flow well. The owner usually drops by around dessert time to check in and say hi.
Overall, some unique yet unpretentious comfort food, and always a pleasant visit. Highly recommended.
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