La Palette was more than a restaurant, it was a fun evening:
- The owner was behind the bar and talked to us before we sat down, even showing us some of the dishes as the headed from the kitchen to the customers.
- Stephanie, our waitress, was super nice.
- The food was very good. My colleague had venison ribs. I had two small steaks -- one horse, the other elk. Both came accompanied by assorted vegetables appropriate for the season.
- Except for me, the crowd was pretty cool. Lots of funky clothes. That said, three well-heeled couples in suits and ties and stylish dresses came and fit right in.
A couple of things to watch out for:
- Noise. This is a noisy locale.
- Personal space. The tables are pretty darn close together.
- Smokey. The kitchen is in the middle of the restaurant. The advantage is that you can watch the chefs cook. The downside if that the smoke overwhelmed the exhaust fan the night we were there and the restaurant smelled a bit smokey.
I had a great time at La Palette. Unusual but good food in an unpretentious, relaxed atmosphere.