I just returned to Barbette for a third time. The first two times were during a weekday when I and perhaps three other tables made up the entire clientele. Each time I ordered a simple omelet. I had originally planned to order a belgian waffle, but learned that the restaurant does not carry non-sugared syrup. When I suggested that the restaurant perhaps carry such an item, I was told that one regular customer brought his own and that the syrup is kept in the restaurant for him. So, it would seem such requests fall on deaf ears. Overall, however, I enjoyed my omelet and my coffee. Last week, I returned with a friend during the dinner hour. The place was packed and we were offered seats at one of the counters which we accepted. The server was a young man who was a bit obsequious but pleasant enough. My friend and I ordered salads. The salade nicoise that I had was served with lovely seared ahi tuna and was really quite delicious although it was somewhat lacking in enough greens. For two of us with salads, one soda, and a delicious dessert, it was about $50.00. I think that Barbette is one of those hit-or-miss type of establishments. My suggestion: avoid it during the rush hours and plan to pay a lot of money for feeling completely full.
Pros: Nice atmosphere, good tasting food, great presentations
Cons: Expensive, small portions, service can lack when busy
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