2.5 stars
I really want to love Smash Kitchen & Bar and support local small business, but Smash is really missing something that makes me want to go back any time soon.
Smash Kitchen & Bar takes over the space that used to be Bluestone (RIP). If I didn't see the menu, I would have thought it is an identical restaurant as not much had been done in redecorating or renovating the place.
The cocktails menu is quite interesting with some twist to the all time favourites are priced from $7.
Citrus Caipininha ($7) - cachaca, blood orange, freshly squeezed citrus, maple syrup and citrus curl is quite delicious and cooling, especially in a hot summer evening.
Smash Sliders ($11) the patties are pan fried but cooked with a little pink inside and quite moist.
Brick Chicken ($20) is the best thing we ordered. The chicken is moist and tender and smokey!! Even the white meat is surprising well flavoured. Too bad they over grilled the asparagus and where's my chipotle roasted corns?
Seafood Linguini ($18) though no extra cost to substitute for whole wheat is a bad move. The waitress did not advise us that only whole wheat penne available. The mussels are not fresh and the tomato sauce has a spicy kick to it and my DC hates everything!! Poor me ended up stuck with the pasta!
Since Smash Kitchen is quite new, staffs really need more training. I really felt that services are lacking and just little details that made my dinner experience not as enjoyable.
- Water never refills until asked
- Right cutlery not supplied until requested twice: how can I eat my chicken with a small fork??
- waitress not really sure about menu or make helpful suggestions
- The restaurant is not even busy and I felt neglected...not a good feeling...
I am not sure if I coming back to Smash Kitchen again at least not for the food, since at this price point there are quite a few options... maybe for a drink on the patio...