My boyfriend and I came here the first time we had Stars tickets and wanted to eat before the game. It's now tradition. They use Open Table for reservations which is necessary if you don't want to wait for 40min on game nights. The atmosphere is upscale tavern (is there such a thing?) but it's definitley a place you can wear your Stars jersey and not feel like you're underdressed. We always request Mauri to wait on us because well, if you go more than twice, he remembers you and your orders. We've had a few other servers there but just not as good as Mauri. The wine list is impressive and reasonably priced. I'm a Shiner Bock girl and they have that on tap. The menu is diverse but I rarely order from it. They have nightly specials which are outstanding. Last night my boyfriend ordered Sea Bass on a green bean stack with butternut squash puree. It was like butta. The fish was firm and cooked to perfection. I ordered the other special; cod fillet with risotto in a white cheese sauce with asparagus and button mushrooms. I don't normally like cod but I ate every bite. It was light and flakey and the flavor was impeccable. Exec Chef Shawn Alvarez came out and chatted us and some other tables up about dessert. We had the banana pudding tart. It was amazing; crushed walnut and 'nilla wafer crust lined with banana slices, filled with vanilla pudding, topped with a generous amt of whipped cream and carmelized banana slices. Try it, try it, try it! It does get noisy in this place; especially on game nights but if you want it quiet, come when nothing's going on at the AAC or go after the game has started. It's awesome and so much better in terms of price, quality, and service than the other places on the plaza.
Pros: Prices, convenient location, service
Cons: noisy on game nights
more