I'm so glad I finally got to Taza! It's been on my to-do list for some time, but for whatever reason just didn't get around to it! We arrived to a full restaurant at 6 pm on a Saturday. Luckily we had reservations and were promptly seated. Matthew took care of our table. He was FANTASTIC! After introducing himself he apologized for our wait and said he would be right back to take our drink orders. (Apology unnecessary! He didn't leave us waiting at all!) My husband and I ordered a couple Old Fashioned from the drink menu. They arrived quickly and they were deliciously strong! (So delicious I ordered another after dinner!) We started with apps. Our table shared an order of the Lebanese Jibneh (sautéed cheese w/pomegranate sauce) and an order of dawali (stuffed grape leaves). Wow! Perfection all around! The pomegranate sauce on the cheese was a tasty addition! The grape leaves had the bright, tangy flavor I love so much! They were wonderfully tender, as well! For my entreé I chose the Shish Lamb while my husband opted for the Mixed Grill. My Shish Lamb was fantastic! Tender and flavorful! The cinnamon on the accompanying rice was a tasty surprise! The tahini was delicious and the garlic sauce?!??? WOW! This stuff will truly keep the vampires away! My husband seemed to enjoy his Mixed Grill too! He didn't share with me so I can't give you a first-hand opinion though!
My only complaint was how tight the tables in our section were. We were in the corner across from the bar, by the front windows. EVERY time someone walked by they bumped my chair. Every. Single. Time. I've read the reviews complaining about the noise level, and I must agree with that tidbit. It seemed to be louder in the main dining room than in our corner though. So the trade-off for good conversation is that you get your chair bumped, I guess!
Bottom line, I won't let those two drawbacks keep me away. Good drinks, fantastic service, and delicious food far outweigh the missteps!