I've been three times now: the first time with a big group/private party where I was dazzled; the second time with a girlfriend where it was ho-hum; and the third time just last week with the boyfriend where I was pretty disappointed.
For the large event, the quality of food was outstanding. I was so excited to try these dishes I'd never had before. At the time, I was newly vegetarian, and my taste buds were exploding with every bite. The Lentil Cake Towers blew my mind, and I couldn't get enough of the little bites of heaven.
The second time, I expected the same: outstanding flavors, great service, and an overall terrific experience. The only thing terrific was the Mango Martini (wowie, it's delicious). Trying to maneuver the menu options for vegan & gluten free was far too complicated and confusing. I ordered the Lentil Cake Towers again, and they were delicious. We also ordered the Seared Tofu as another app, and they were so-so. I love tofu, but knew I wouldn't be ordering them again. I ordered the Vegetable Naan Wrap; good but missing... something.
The third time, I insisted we have the Mango Martini. They were out of a couple ingredients, but the bartender did what he could with what he had - his improvisational attempt was still delicious. This time, we ordered the Seared Eggplant which had great flavor but was overcooked and soggy; the Lentil Cake Towers, which were good but nowhere near the explosion of flavor the previous two times; and the Vegetable Samosa, which was a disappointment.
The saving grace of the third trip was Gabriel (I'm really hoping that's his name...), the bartender and our server. He was attentive and on his game. So much so that my boyfriend commented if he were opening his restaurant here instead of San Diego, he'd snatch Gabriel up in a heartbeat.