Preservation

I used to really like this place and am hoping they just had a really off night. I was surprised the waiters / bussers were dressed as if they were going to the beach. I only saw thin tank tops, jean shorts and cargo pants. I understand it’s a hot day but my goodness this place is really missing the mark by not enforcing a dress code or creating a dressing standard for the staff. Anyways, we started off with the butter lettuce salad, which had a good dressing but really wasn’t anything special. Once we finished the first salad, we got our crispy duck spinach salad which was the MVP of the evening. The salad was very tasty and I loved the crispy duck/ rice and dried cherry combo. We also ordered the beef and prawn skewers which were okay. The beef skewered came with a sauce that was listed as mustard but tasted like a sour horseradish (not pleasant). The prawn skewers had a good chili Mayo. I used to really like coming here when it didn’t resemble some sort of shore house… Not pictured is my “lean mule” which can only really be described as a blueberry lemonade.

It was a Friday night, perfect weather for sitting outside. I made a reservation for 2 for outside. We were marched to a table INSIDE right next to the front door. No thanks. I had to chase the hostess back to the alley and say, "I don't want to sit inside, I made the reservation for outside." Green tank top with a brunette ponytail snapped at me saying, "We don't have available tables outside!!" Well, then I'm not staying here. The nice girl standing next to her said, "Oh yes, we do have a table". Great! We were seated at a table for 6 which was weird since it was so busy. Green tank top stormed over right after the came, then chastised us because it was only 2 of us and the reservation was for 4. NO, again, I made a reservation for TWO OUTSIDE. So she made us move then said she was going to comp my friend's asparagus, which she didn't. Our server was also rude! Didn't refill water and was slow to get a second drink. She kept walking right past our table then standing at the bar. It was like we were bothering her. Then miraculously they could see us and were quick to try and clear our plates even though we were still eating. I work hard for my money. When I go out I want to relax and have a nice time, not be annoyed or angered. The food tasted good, but was not freshly prepared. The sauce on the plate had that sitting out film over the top. I've been here before COVID, but don't remember the service being this terrible. I was sorry I didn't tip lower.

Super cool covered patio with live music on the weekends. With heaters throughout, it can be used year round. On colder nights you will want to dress accordingly. They have a full bar and a decent draft beer list. The food is pretty good AND there is a take out chicken place on the ally you walk in that is killer! You have to get the rice balls, they are amazing. We have been many times during Covid and will continue to frequent far after. Please consider liking this review if helpful.