Solid
Monday, May 01, 2006
Red Cat has a charming, rustic decor with an urbane menu. The appetizers were creative and interesting - the lobster with potato chips was a particularly fun and tasty combination of haute food with junk food - and the extensive wine list is stocked with solid, reasonably priced bottles. The entrees we tried (skate, trout, liver, and duck) were well-executed, but not terribly inventive as far as flavor combinations went. Service is friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Plus, we stopped by on a Saturday evening without a reservation, and were able to get seats right away. It's nice to have a place where you can go and count on being seated quickly, getting good service, and getting a satisfying - though not necessarily revelatory - meal.