3 /5 B. Perkins: Do I recommend visiting this adorable, photo-worthy and overall delicious spot? Yes. But service is half the meal when dining out and that is a big part of what patrons pay for.
A few things: make a reservation for weekends and peak times. The espresso martini is great. And the pancakes are awesome.
My server gets 1 star. 2 overall service rating because the hostess was accommodating when I called to make my reservation. And for the most part the food was delicious. Literally the problems here are service (proficiency and etiquette - it was a frustrating experience) and kitchen timing (of 8 guests, one was served their plate last... over 15 minutes afer everyone was served and almost done eating... it was the Salmon Tartare. The raw dish came 15 minutes after a bolognese, a burger, a benedict...). Took over 20 minutes after water for her to even come take our drink orders. She checked on us so infrequenly between that and food drop that we had to flag down another server for condiments.
Make sure you know what size party warrants their auto 20% gratuity. We had 8 people but 3 separate checks, and I had asked for 2 separate tables of 4 people when I made the reso, but they chose to seat us all at one. Our server didnt explain that gratuity had already been charged when she dropped the checks, just handed the device with the prompt to add an additional gratuity that was certainly not earned. And stood over our shoulders while we signed. Just bad form.
Its a beautiful spot, it really is. The bar, dining, and patio areas are all adorable. Ive been in the past and had the Beef Carpaccio (amazing), Crowned Beet Salad, and Passion Fruit Ceviche. Give it a visit, take some delicious photos. I just hope you get a better overall experience.
