After all these yrs, we finally try Rubicon. Went with friends who've been there twice and now I know why they weren't enthused when we told them our restaurant selection. The wine list was extensive and expensive, most bottles were over $100. Our high school looking waitress was very attentive and nice. The crispy spiced quail as first course was excellent, over slivers of onions in some kind of green sauce. I was disappointed by the bland rolled yellowfin tuna (better at a sushi bar for the price, over $10), it was served w/several overcooked rolled foie gras pieces (intially thought they were pieces of gnocchi) but our friends liked it. My 2nd course guinea hen was somewhat dry and unimpressive. The roasted duck was a bit chewy, one of our companions was disappointed by the taste. The trio of ice cream came w/small tablespoon sized servings for $8!! The olive oil cake was good but the persimmon cake was better (you get a brownie size serving, approx 2x3 inch square, each was crowned w/a dollop of ice cream. The bill came to almost $400
Pros: Nice atmosphere, a place where you can hear yourself & friends talk!
Cons: Expensive wine list, expensive food with small portions
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