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| - I went to Thirteen North on Saturday, June 6th with three other people in the party. We called ahead to see if we needed to make a reservation, and we didn't.
When we arrived, we were greeted by a young, but friendly hostess. She lead us out to the patio and let us configure our table however we liked, which was nice.
The patio was well lit, with nice greenery, and faces Northern Avenue. The noise level was less than what I expected, and I liked the ambiance. It was actually kind of nice to watch all the activity on the street.
Our server came over right away to drop off waters, and provided us with menus and a wine list. He also asked if we saw the specials on the board, of which there were about 6, and asked if we needed to hear them again.
I really appreciated the wine list. It was short, and very accessible, with nothing over $50, as I recall. Most notably, they had Erath, an Oregon Pinot Noir, and my favorite. I also believe that all the wines are available by the glass, as well as the bottle, which is nice. One of my dinner partners ordered the house red, which was really delish, and a bargain!
I ordered the 7 oz Gorgonzola crusted filet with mashed potato (which was on special), others ordered the stuffed sole, New York Strip, and the lobster mac and cheese. I was really pleased by my dish. I also enjoyed a bite of the stuffed sole, served with orzo. I'm not one who would order fish, but I would consider ordering this dish next time.
The lobster mac and cheese was also very tasty. Sometimes, I find Mac and Cheese to be too rich, or overpowering, or downright glopy and unappetizing, but this dish had the right balance, and you really got to enjoy the lobster as well. My dish was perfect! Cooked well, served beautifully, and portioned properly.
The service was excellent, and as mentioned in other reviews, a manager came over to see how we were doing. I was very happy with the service. It was attentive, friendly and informative, without being overkill. (Sometimes, I feel that there can be too much service, and I feel like I am taking my SAT's / being stalked.) I felt very welcome.
Overall, I was really happy to find this local gem. I guess as a final note of approval, I will take my mother here when she visits from out of state. I agree with poster Jen H., that I will update Thirteen North tot 5 stars after I go there a few more times, which I plan to as soon as possible.
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