Second time by big crow, last was in the middle of the summer, this time a couple weeks ago. It wasnt cold in there at all for a guy like me, but I saw people eating with their jackets on. Easily remedied by a blanket and some bevvies imo. Very nice and inviting covered patio.
Started off with some pickles which in my opinion were meh, the sour pickle, peppers and slaw was good, but the quick pickle was just a cucumber rubbed in brine imo. Not worth it quality wise for the price. Shared the kraut and potatoes which was just luke warm flavourless sauerkraut spiked with mustard seed served over two split pieces of cold boiled fingerling potato, didnt taste any fennel. Nothing special. The stars of the show were the grilled flank steak and 1/2 rabbit. I expected more heat from the sauce served with the rabbit, it was more buttery and sweet than hot, but went great with the perfectly cooked meat. Perfectly cooked mid rare flank topped with some mushrooms and a nicely seasoned herb and butter sauce. Wanted to have the pickerel app, but unfortunately they didnt have it, my fault for going to a restaurant on a monday night I guess.
Service was just what we needed, attentive but not in our face, never let the drinks run dry, let us know the drink and food specials up front, and bought me a shot at the end of it all. Great service. Heard rumblings of some menu changes, might be back when that happens. All in all nice experience on a monday night outdoors in the middle of winter :)