I want to like Icon. I've dined here 4-5 times over the years and I keep coming back because I think that it must be improving because it stays open, but I'm now convinced that it exists solely based upon its proximity to the Overture Center.
The food is average. The service is average at best. They do have a decent wine selection at a fairly moderate price point. That may be the high point, along with a decent cocktail menu.
The tapas menu is inventive, but not well-executed.
Last evening, the patatas bravas were overcooked and the sauce was very uninspired.
The crab cake was too much breading and not enough crab--and only one crab cake for $12 does not seem like a good value.
The stuffed piquillo peppers were served too cold, and the cous cous accompanying them was bland and flavorless. It had clearly been microwaved, too, instead of reheated properly.
Lastly, the short rib served with manchego mashed potatoes sounded divine, but it was stringy and not a good cut of meat. The potatoes were fine, but very light on manchego. The sauce was the highlight, but Icon's kitchen was not very generous with it.
Two diners left disappointed, not full at all, after four tapas and one drink each for $86.
Icon: neither a good meal nor a good deal.