I'm glad I didn't read the reviews before dining here. I can understand the mixed reviews, though. I had a wonderful evening even though the service was spotty and food was sometimes a miss. Loved the garlic butter with fresh bread - yum! Calamari was fair - too crusted and fried for my taste. Cioppino was good - not the usual tomato based. My date enjoyed his whole trout with spinach. We really enjoyed sitting after dinner at the long bar listening to the cute couple singing Sinatra tunes. It was a very pleasant evening...PS walked in at about &:30 with no reservation. The place was pretty busy but we were happy to get a table right away. I will definitely go back.