Went here the other day with family ...this is one of our regular lunch spots, but I am finally getting around to writing the review (YAY! Wifi!!).
I have never been disappointed with any of the food. However on occasion I am disappointed with their choices, such as taking my favorite menu item, the tuna burger, off the menu quite some time ago, and not having the prime rib sandwich special on the menu as a regular item ( I will touch on this gem in a moment)...but this is beside the point...
On this trip we had the large double dip (chips with guac and pimento cheese..eat them both on the same chip for double deliciousness), the grilled artichokes, the soup of the day which was mushroom and artichoke and the lunch special which was a prime rib sandwich. Then we went splitsies.
The double dip is always scrumptious and the grilled artichokes are so good that it makes all the little charred bits that get stuck in your teeth afterwards worth while. The soup was very flavorful (is that sage I taste?) but a little on the thick side which only hampers its visual appeal. Now this sandwich.....a 6 oz blackened and grilled prime rib (" sold!") topped with havarti ("no way!") and grilled mushrooms ("MMMM!") a smear of mayo and served with an au jus to dip it in ("lady, you had me at blackened."). Feeling a little decadent and inspired we asked if they could throw some grilled mushrooms on that badboy. Affirmative. The table agreed it was one of the best sandwiches we have ever had. But this enjoyment was bittersweet....will I ever be able to have one again?! ONLY a special?! *sniff *sniff
Ok so why only 4 stars after such a rave review? I think the prices are a bit steep for lunch. 18 bucks for the sandwich, and our other go to...the crab cake...$17 gets you a single crab cake and 1 side. It is one of the best crab cakes I've had so we tolerate the high price for culinary pleasure. Also the waitress (as others have mentioned) seemed a bit much on this trip. I hate it when servers put on a voice for you, as if them talking all phony is going to make your experience better...it doesn't. But, she was attentive and nice and I've had normal speaking servers most of the other times I have been here so I will let it slide.
Tip: Ask if they have grilled zucchini, its not on the menu, sometimes pops up as the vegetable of the day but they can usually make it anyways. So do yourself a favor. YUM.