My wife and I had dinner at the Peninsula on Saturday 3/10/07 and thought it was excellent. The staff was pleasant, knowledgable and attentive. For a total $150 bill (including tax & tip) we had two cocktails, two appetizers, two entrees (I had the Tile fish special) and a piece of coconut cake to go. It was all excellent and while I don't particularly like cake, it was just fine. The bar is noisy but it was filled with kids (twenty-somethings) who should probably have been at a beer joint. We have no connection with this company (they own the Planter's Inn, and other hotels and other restaurants). We intend to go back, soon, hoping that those who don't care for it won't be there. If you appreciate a team that tries hard and delivers a fairly high standard of service and cuisine, just go. You won't regret it. If you go to restaurants expecting to be disappointed, perhaps you should stay home.
Pros: Creative menu; well prepared; good value; NOT a chain franchise restaurant.
Cons: Keep the kiddies out of the bar.
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