I used to LOVE LOVE Chelsea's' Kitchen and so I took company from out of town here last night to really showcase the great food that Arcadia's all about! It had been approximately a year since I had been to Chelsea's Kitchen. I hate to say it, but my experience was badddd:
*Server was not welcoming, actually quite rude. Did not welcome us - just went straight into "what would you like to drink." We asked for a side of salsa - had to ask 3 times. Did not check on us throughout meal. It was bad.
*Food:
-expensive for what you get - $100 for 3 people. That was for 2 of the cheaper glasses of wines, 1 appetizer, 3 entrees. Maybe I wouldn't mind paying if it was worth the $100.
-largely the SAME menu that you can get at either La Grande Orange or Ingos for a FRACTION of the price (I wish I could underline FRACTION).
-Menu really hadn't changed in a years time!? I was excited to try something new here, and I didn't really have that option.
-Chips and guacamole for the appetizer. Guacamole and salsa were tasty! Chips were way over salted, a bit greasy. Come on, they're just chips.....
-I got the Ahi Tuna burger: came on a plain hamburger bun that I could have bought a Fry's. The Ahi was good. My side was French fries - the came out soggy, stuck together, and greasy. $15 wasted.
-Sea salt chocolate chip cookies upon exit? Yep none - they were out.
*Valet - awesome experience, those guys were working so hard.
Final thought: Thank goodness La Grande Orange and Ingo's are still affordable and amazing quality. I will be going back there, not Chelsea's Kitchen! Good luck.