My husband and I really wanted to like this place. The concept is fabulous and if it had been executed properly, we would be back every weekend. Unfortunately, there is one issue Modern Grove can't seem to work out (and as such, appears to be a common theme in these Yelp reviews)... Service.
Our server was personable, she tried to make conversation and told us a little about herself (she works in the kitchen most days, but sometimes works as a server). She was nice.
We ordered the pretzels. They were good. I would get these again. We had to ask for our waters to be refilled. Then, we ordered the kale salad, cheese on the side, and the tabbouleh quinoa bowl. ... What came out was a seasonal roasted vegetable quinoa bowl and a kale salad with lots of cheese mixed in.
My husband didn't send his salad back, he just picked around the cheese. I told our server that I had the wrong bowl and she acknowledged it and brought out the correct bowl. She didn't notice the cheese in the salad or ask about it. The manager came out and apologized. I'm not sure if our server entered the order wrong or if the kitchen made the wrong order. Doesn't matter. These dishes were average.
We may give it a second try. Maybe they will do some training for servers.