This place has potential. A group of girlfriends went out for a birthday celebration and feasted on the 25 for $25 menu. I thought the food was good and everyone enjoyed their dinners (the gumbo, mushroom fricassee, butternut squash ravioli, catfish, chocolate cake and sorbets were all given the thumbs up). The cocktails here are rather expensive (can't even get the cheap house stuff if you wanted) - made me feel like I was dining in New York City instead of Seattle. But we are a young group so maybe older diners with larger salaries can afford multiple glasses of $8 wine. The waiter really diminished our dining experience. He was obviously irritated that we were ordering off the 25 for $25 menu and rushed us through our ordering. If anyone had questions or was a little indecisive he would answer curtly and move on to the next order as fast as possible. I understand it's the dinner rush but at least give me a minute to decide what I want to eat! This restaurant is pretty small but the tables aren't crammed in to fit more so you're not bumping up against your fellow diners. I did see some people being seated in the bar area for dinner which I imagine left a lot to be desired with regards to atmosphere. I would come back but probably on an off hour so I don't have to bother with over-worked waiters.
Pros: Good food, great hostess
Cons: Rushed waiters with snotty attitudes
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