Circolo

I have had Tatar at almost every restaurant I go to. I have had some good ones and well some blah. But the tartar here rocks! I never had white tuna. It is really really good! And those chips were a nice change of pace..

Posted 04/16/09

Went here for my gf's bday party, we were seated promptly atho most of my gfs were late. We did the prix fix menu, it was nice and personalized, they even did it in pink which was the bday girl's favorite color. I ordered the chilean sea bass which was very tasty and the foie gras was pretty damn good too!!! overall service was good, food was good. What was especially cool was we were able to stay back and hang out at the lounge after dinner for more drinks.. the strawberry martinis were absolutely the best. Definitely a great place and hangout with your gfs on the weekends.. This place is a ok in my book!

Pros: good food

Posted 06/20/08

loves it!

this place was fun with such a wonderful atmosphere. highly recommended, bring your friends or a date!

Posted 04/28/08

I have been to this restaurant once so far and would go there again. We were there on a Sunday evening when it was slow and the service was both pleasant and attentive. I was amazed how they pulled off the S. American / Asian fusion - I mean but EVERTHING we ordered was fantastic! The prices were fair for such high quality dishes, and both service and ambiance were very nice. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone (Try the wok fried garlic noodles).

Pros: Food, service, selection, ambiance

Cons: it was a bit drafty downstairs

Posted 04/27/08

I celebrated my birthday there. The food, service and atmosphere was awesome. I had a party of about 9. I know the menu changes seasonally, but when i dined there the kobe beef dish was DELISH. They have a full bar and an extensive mixed drinks list. I recommended this restaurant to my girlfriend as well..and she celebrated her 30th birthday there. She had about 25+ guests, a prix fixe 3-course menu that her guests could choose from and what's great about this place is that after you are done dining you can linger in the lounge (they often have DJ's and parties after dining hours). Go check this place out if you haven't already.

Posted 04/23/08

I love this place! We go here at least once a month and still can't get enough. The last time I was here, we were with a party of 20 so the event planner suggested a pre-fix meal which turned out great becuause it was one set price and we all got the 3-course meal. I had the hamachi as the starter, entree was the lamb chops and it was done just perfect, for dessert I had the banana cake.

I would recommend going here in a smaller group also just so you can choose from the full menu.

The dining experience is also great, friendly staff always with a smile!

Posted 04/23/08

Went here yesterday, read in the Guardian that they had Great Happy Hour Menu, so this is what we got $1 oysters, fish Taco, also got a quick buzzed with a few cocktail and $5 Grey Goose chill, so my friend and I end up staying for dinner.
We ordered the Peruvian style Ceviche, we got the hamachi and sole, it was very tasty. We started to get full, but we ordered to share the chef tasting menu, and when it came out, OMG! it was so cute we had the duck in a potato cup with cute little devil eggs, must say nice touch to it and must try, As for our entree, we got the 10oz pork chop, WOW if you like bacon, with orange and miso, this sauce was nice over the pork chop, not your average pork chop with apple sauce, but BETTER! Service was good, we got there around 6 and left at 9:30, all the staff was so nice till the end, came in with a smile and left with one.
Ambiance was very nice, love the decor with color changing lights. Saw the last review, and was curious cause I always wanted to try this place out, was hesitated to do so, but glad I did anyways.

Pros: Thumbs up!

Posted 04/22/08

Good Service.. More review to come!

It was a great time and Chef Patrick did an awesome job cooking up great treats for all of us!

Pros: Drinks

Cons: Food, Ambience, service, Food

Posted 04/16/08

Very good service, I think Josh has a cute bottom, but that could be the drinks talking.
Anyhow, I heard some Blue Six and some stuff he ripped off from Ben Watt. It was all good and fit the evening well. It was mostly down tempo stuff. Hideki says he spins "for lovers." Maybe so, but I didn't feel any more frisky than normal...

Posted 01/20/08

very very lovely price and service is very nice i love to go thier any time i have time
thank you

Pros: i wish thier is no alchool

Posted 11/18/07

My friends and I came here for a friend's 30th birthday celebration. Upon our arrival, we were seated promptly. The decor was really cute. We chose a pre-fixed menu, which offered a better selection for the price. The empanada was really tasty! However, the risotto was not great. The rice seemed undercooked. For dessert I had the bread pudding, which was decent, not exceptional. The mojitos were excellent! They made them just right- not too sweet or strong.

Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. After dinner, we stayed at the lounge area for a few more drinks. At 10 pm it turned into a nightclub. The crowd looked interesting and the music was good, but we didn't stay long because we were tired.

I'd definitely recommend this place to a friend for a fun night out. I food was ok, but the drinks and vibe were exceptional.

Pros: Drinks, Vibe

Cons: Location

Posted 08/28/07

I was there for a friend birthday. The wait staff was very good. They took care of us. We bought our own wine and they only charge us for the first bottle corking fee. Our glass was never empty, they always had someone standing by to make sure we got everything we need.

Pros: great food and service

Posted 08/28/07

Don't be fooled by the reviews. I rarely write these, but am compelled after the experience we had there the other night for our friend's 30th. After being pleasantly surprised by the cool ambience inside, we sat down and over the next 3.5 hours we had to basically beg to get our food, decent drinks and our check. The waiter forgot at least 5 appetizers, an entree, several drinks and didn't come back for ages after realizing he was dropping the ball. Early on he apologized for neglecting the table, but then didn't do anything about it. We couldn't even get our bill until 11:30 or so, when the restaurant was empty. We expected a decent comp on the bill after asking for, and have a brief and meaningless discussion with, the manager. No such luck. Our $400 or so bill was generously reduced to $386, not even equivalent to one of the terrible martinis we had. And when confronted about it, the manager (I wish I had his name) said "It's not my responsibility." In the end, pretty pathetic. They claimed they had a big party in the back, but they should just allocate resources for it. They seem to have forgotten the basics in restaurants - people come in, order food and drink, you bring it to them, they eat and drink it, pay and leave. Pretty simple. Never again with that place.

Pros: decent ambience, food was good, when it came. see below.

Cons: the worst service i've ever seen.

Posted 08/27/07

I have fun here every time I go, thanks to the space, the crowd, food. But mostly its because the bartenders there are really good. Even when I've been there on a couple of very busy occasions, its not a madhouse at the bar, because the bartenders work fast and know what they're doing. Good place to keep in your back pocket to take clients, and friends.

Posted 08/07/07

I highly recommend this restaurant! I loved the food when I was there. The seabass is at the top of my list. The decor is very trendy and hip. They have a full bar and great wine list. I attended a birthday party there and received fabulous service. The wait staff was courteous and well trained. I really liked the area of the restaurant as well. In general, I had a great experience there and would definitely go back again and again.

Pros: Ambience and Service

Posted 07/10/07

"Thug" is the only word I can use here, it basically turns into a thug club full of hiphop people in their sports jerseys and baggy pants, I guess you have to pay the rent somehow.

Pros: Parking

Cons: Hip hop scene

Posted 06/07/07

Although I eat out for work all the time, I don't usually write restaurant reviews, but I have a real soft spot for Circolo. I have seen first hand how this restaurant has improved and matured over the last 2 years and it's really hitting its stride. Prices are reasonable and the quality of the food and drinks are well above average.

FOOD: Patrick Kehler, Circolo's Chef, formerly of Aqua, has been with the restaurant since its inception. Kehler is really coming into his own and the food shines. Happy Hour is not to be missed: $1 Fish Tacos and Empanadas. You can fill up on 5 dollars!!
DRINKS: As most reviewers agree the Signature drinks here are fantastic!! Don't miss out!!
WINE: I work in the wine business and this list, focusing on high quality South American wines, has some real gems on it. But if you want to bring you're own bottle the staff isn't stuffy about it.

Posted 04/29/07

great drinks at the bar, very good attentive service, we shared the ahi tuna and the filet mignon
which both were well made, the ahi was a little over cooked, but still nice flavors and a good
portion. The wines by the glass were WAY OVER PRICED! they were $10 for a 5 dollar bottle of
wine. It seems like they're trying to make all of their money on their wines by the glass. Some places
you know the glass price is the what they paid for the whole bottle, but i knew several of the wines
were yellow tail prices and cost 9 or 10 dollars. The music was perfect.

Pros: good overpriced food and great ambience/music

Cons: wine list was extremely over priced!

Posted 04/20/07

My boyfriend took me here for my birthday and we were pleasantly surprised. The drinks were great and the service was excellent. Our server was really friendly and helped us navigate our way through what the best items on the menu were. We both orderd the sea bass for dinner and it was AMAZING!!! It was a miso glazed sea bass and it was the best one I have ever tried.

They were very accomodating with my food allergies and were happy to replace certain items with those that I could eat. The surroundings were comfy and romantic and all in all, it was a fantastic place to spend an evening. I highly recommend you try Circolo.

Posted 04/06/07

In terms of food, it shocks me there are any good reviews for this restaurant. Simply said, the food is off. Each entree at our table missed its mark. I see one review, and would like to expand. Learn how to cook risotto!!!! Or simply, don't serve it, it is difficult to get this right outside your own home kitchen, but it must be done correctly if and when attempted.

Posted 03/23/07

My date and I went to Circolo, after a horrible dinner. Of course, thats at another location on Folsom St. & 14th. Circolo has a nice ambiance and heard the food is very tasty. I haven't exper;ienced any dishes, but I will return. The cocktails are tasty and the prices are reasonable. The crowd is acceptable with no kids running around. We stopped in for a couple of drinks and moved onto the next lounge. I live in the area and there are some nice lounges in the area. This area isn't over saturated with tunnel and bridge people coming in. Though, I heard Circolo's dance nights, can be quite different from our own experiences. Eitherway, I haven't experienced anything negative and will continue my patronage.

Pros: nice ambiance, tasty cocktails and prices are reasonable

Cons: nothing at this moment

Posted 02/21/07

Circolo is located at the former site of Gordon's House of Fine Eats. The decor is very hip for the younger set with black and dark red walls. It doesn't get busy on a Saturday evening until 8pm. For appetitzers, the tuna tartare is scrumptious with sm. bits of mango, served over chips. 3 large duck raviolis are savory and the lobster bisque portion can easily be shared by 2. The fried calamari dipped in a lime sauce was delicious. The tasty rib-eye steaks were covered in a brown sauce, with mashed potatoes that had a kick of heat to it. The grilled Chilean Sea Bass tasted bland. The whole Dungeness crab had a savory brown sauce which was drenched over the garlic noodles served with it which made the noodles too salty. Desserts were the highlight of our meal. The chocolate decadence cake was cooked slightly too long because the "molten" chocolate didn't ooze out like it should, served w/a scoop of ice cream. The green tea mousse phyllo was the best, with two-3 inch long bars and a scoop of choc ice cream in between. The mousse texture was like ice cream, firm and cold and a delicious complement to the crispy phyllo. The fruit crepe was a healthy alternative. Our server was friendly and attentive and the wait staff kept our water glasses full and had our napkins refolded on the table when you returned from the restroom. Large portions and good food overall. Definitely plan to be back.

Pros: Good desserts, green tea mousse, tuna tartare and fried calamari shouldn't be missed.

Cons: Entrees variable, dark interiors make it difficult to see your food.

Posted 02/03/07

First off, we arrived with another couple. They only had one bartender and the bar was maybe half full. It took us at least 10 minutes to get our drinks. She had the personality of a tree stump. No smile, nothing. The drinks were not poured right. A redbull and vodka should taste like redbull and vodka. Not straight red ull. She didn't know what a vodka press was.. That is a basic drink. I was not impressed at all.

If you are in hurry don't eat here. They had only one waiter for the back room for Saturday night. Terrible. They over 45 minutes to bring out the appetizers and it was probably a good hour in when I had to flag down our waiter to let him know that we have been ready to order our entree, which took a good 45 minutes to arrive.

The food is good ,but definitely not worth the wait. They need to hire a new bartender with a personality and experience and they need to hire more waiters.

Pros: They have an a wonderful wine list.

Cons: Lacked customer service

Posted 01/28/07

We went for the Dine About Town prix-fixe 3-course special and it was great. Did a wine pairing with it which was a good deal, about $15 for 3 glasses of wine. Appetizer was a mixed green salad w/ a round of goat cheese that was crispy on the outside and creamy inside. My entree was presented very nicely, like something you'd see on Iron Chef. A flat plate w/ 3 smaller dishes, sweet potato souffle, risotto, and asparagus in pastry. Everything was flavorful and not too heavy, though the souffle tasted so sweet that it was almost like dessert. The wines with each course were very good, though I don't remember what they were. The ambience was a little strange, like a night club, but it was fine. Overall, I had a good experience and would go again.

Pros: food, parking

Cons: service not very professional

Posted 01/27/07

After sitting in the lounge and enjoying a couple delicious and creaditve drinks, we were seated. Once at the table, the servers immediately offered their help with any food/drink questions we had. The menu didn't seem to have any cohesion and once we received our food, at least 3 out of 12 plates weren't barely even touched. My seafood risotto had to be sent back twice due to temperature isues with the seafood and texture issues with the risotto. I would absolutely recommend that you do not eat here, until they have worked out their kinks, gotten a good flow for menu choices and learned how to cook a decent risotto.

Pros: good service

Cons: food quality, price

Posted 01/06/07

I can certainly see why this place gets such high ratings. We finally got over there last weekend, and the food is nothing short of fabulous! I had the Miso Glazed Seabass, which was soooo delicious. There's also a nice selection of appetizers. The only down side to this restaurant is there are so many delicious things to choose from, you'll have a hard time ordering! Nice bar area too, with great drinks. Definitely on our "favorites" list.

Pros: Food, Atmosphere, Service

Cons: None

Posted 12/13/06

This was one great night I had at Circolo. It started with light appetizers and cocktail concoctions of the tastiest magnitude. The Tuna Tartare and Ribs were perfectly seasoned with sweet and spiciness. The drinks were balanced in such a way as well, with a twist on the ordinary Mojito with the addition of Mango juice! Im going to steal this. Anyway, we have a lovely dinner and the service was very attentive yet unobtrusive. Thanks to the cute short haired blondie who had us entertained throughout. And what other way to finish the evening than with some booty shaking. The dj didnt have to save our night but it did help.

Pros: Yes they are!

Cons: Nowhere to be seen!

Posted 11/26/06

I have been to this restaurant once and will not go back. Besides the fact that it was FREEZING COLD in the restaurant, and they have cheap bar stools and shoddy decor, this place also has the worst customer service on the planet. Let?s start with the food: 1) the crab salad had about 2 shreds of crab and tasted like garnish, totally gross. 2) The sea bass, although it was delicious, came out freezing cold. When we asked to have the dishes warmed they came back almost the same temperature. 3) The desserts leave a lot to be desired and, 4) the wine list is terrible. Even worse than the mediocre food, was the service. Our waitress was rude and very snotty. She even asked one of my friends if she had ever worked as a waitress because she, my friend, had asked a question about the bill. She basically told us she wanted us to leave because we were the last table there. Then the most horrific part of all, the waitress added additional charges to the bills. We split the bills amongst different cards and it turns out that the waitress ran an additional transaction for 30 dollars on my card and added a 12 dollar increase to others bills. Horrible place, do not go to Circolo.

Pros: Good mojito

Cons: freezing cold, horrible service, mediocre food

Posted 11/17/06

The first time we went to Circolo, we had a great experience. It was on a weekday night and our group was impressed with the atmosphere (the design of the place is gorgeous), the service, and - most importantly - the food. Our second experience - a few weeks later - was beyond disappointing. From the moment we called in to make a reservation, the person who answered was surly and not at all helpful. Upon arriving at the restaurant, we were greeted with indifference. Heading over to the (mostly empty) bar, we had to wait 15 mins for a drink only to have our wine served in a glass that was still boiling hot and dripping with cleaning fluid. Not the best way to savor a wine. Once seated, things improved a little with our server. our dinner service was OK - not excellent but a vast improvement over the beginning of the night. The food itself lacked a bit of flavor, and the presentation was so so! We had the tuna tartare appetizer that we had enjoyed so much before but the fried yucca chips overpowered the taste of the fish. I was surprise to read all the positive reviews - with so many stellar choices in the city, this one did not whet my palate.

Pros: The ambience

Cons: Shoddy service.

Posted 10/30/06

I was looking for a dining experience like no other while on vacation this week. I ate at other restaurants before during my past visits, but nothing really capitivated me like by the essence and the Zen feeling from Circolo. From the moment I clicked it up online until I was sitted, I know I wanted to be there. Once I was sitted Sarah, the hostess and waitress for us that evening because they close the kitchen at 8:30 on Sundays. I had a reservation exactly at 8:30 and at no point did my dining companion & I feel rushed to dine quickly.

The Food was phenomenial looking and tantalizing taste for your mouth. An understatement given by my companion and I jointly. I had the Empanadas con Carne and he the Cerviche. I would have been in heaven just on my appetizers but then our meals came. The Augus Ribeye and all its dressing and the Sea Bass. I am usually not into fish but my taste buds were awaken. The food was great, no more to be said about that.

Lastly, Chef Patrick Kehler came to us with a treat. Two of the best desserts I have ever tasted and I have traveled the world as a dessert lover. A Pumpkin tart with ice cream and Dulce de Leche Empanadas with coconut gelato. He personal thanked us for choosing the restaurant and coming from so far across the country and dining at his restaurant. Hands down the honor of having him thank us, when we were praising his craft.

In short, check it out and enjoy the ambience, the flair, the food and staff. San Francisco has a jem with this restaurant. Thanks to Chef Patrick Kehler and staff. Headed there tonight with reservations again...see you there!!!

Fans for life...Jazz & Tom

Pros: great food, ambience, sophisication

Cons: none to be found

Posted 10/22/06

A group of 10 of us went to Circolo for a friend's birthday. We had a wonderful experience. The staff was helpful and attentive. The food and drinks were great. The bill was very reasonable. I would highly recommend this restaurant.

Pros: Service, food, decor

Cons: location

Posted 10/09/06

looked like a hitt or miss spot, and I thought it was a great dining experience. i liked the tapas dishes with all different kinds of flavors. that is all we had but if the entrees are anything like the appetizers, it must be wonderful. i would recommend this spot to the 30 something crowd since it is chic but not out of this world. a bit loud with great music and some pretty good eye candy. great job to the chef and designer.

Posted 08/25/06

The restaurant decor was really good. I had a cocktail that was good. We ordered appetizers ( prawns chili rellenos, panko crusted chicken, empanadas) entrées (Miso glazed chilean sea bass and steamed ginger bass) and a dessert (peach tart). I think that's a decent variety to make an opinion about the food. All the food was BELOW average. It could be that I picked all the wrong dishes but I didn't enjoy the food at all except for the complimentary edemame table starter. Service was OK, neither good nor bad.

Pros: Ambeince

Cons: Bad food

Posted 08/24/06

Read the reviews, but had to formulate an opinion of my own. I think that the interior is beautiful. Accentuated with soft colors and water all over the place. Reminds me a bit of something Ive never seen before. I heard that it turns into a dance area as well, lucky for those without children to put to bed!

The food was great. They conglomerate ingredients borrowed from both latin and asian flavors. I had a miso seabass dish which still lingers at the back of my tongue, awaiting another fix. Ive never seen Kabocha used in such a unique way. With each piece articulately placed in a sweet glaze. The Mango Mojito is a perfect example of this fusion with an asian twist on an old latin favorite.

The service was splendid as well, reading our tastes by what dishes we were deciding between. Not to mention being extremely attentive but not obtrusive. Far out there, but I would suggest this to someone who wants to try something different than the occasional stomping grounds of adventurous foodies.

Pros: design, entrees

Cons: parking

Posted 08/10/06

We had a birthday party to celebrate and this place was perfect. We had a wonderful dinner with a set menu that we actually got to make. Great cocktails catering to the whole spectrum of drinkers. They had this orgazmic drink called the white chocolate martini which I had with my chocolate dessert. Ever see When Harry Met Sally? Well I still get whett (my palette, you sickos!) when I think about it. Regards to the chef for the tasty dinner. Regards to the waiter for tolerating us with a coy smile. Regards to the bartender for a great..drink. :)

Pros: Food, service, drinks

Cons: Didnt notice

Posted 08/10/06

I recently gathered a group of friends at CircoloSF for a friends bday. It is one of those restaurants that tried to be somebody but in the end it doesnt do any of it well. Decor was modern, hip and swanky but the place lacks energy. Food was below average Kobe beef is no Kobe beef if you ever tasted real Kobe beef, soggy Cesar salad and garlic noodle, and sea bass was so blacken on one side that it was not edible and such tiny portion that should be appetizer instead of main-course. Service was mediocre we were practically the only few tables present and we keep having to walk up to look for our waiter for water or more drinks. I am actually surprised to see the good reviews from others as none of us were impressed. Take your money else where to find your culinary satisfaction. Its surely not worth the drive out and most importantly not worth your dinning experience as there are many other good places in SF.

Pros: Good cocktails

Cons: Food, service, value

Posted 08/02/06

Saturday night was a great night at Circolo overall. We were ushered to a great table upstairs in a sleek booth earlier in the evening. We noticed that once we were up there, there was a dj playing some good tunes to the beat of the crowd. The food was wonderful from start to finish, accentuating the flavors of asia and south-america a lot like Nobu's. The service was non-intrusive yet very friendly as well. Later on, as dinner was wrapping up, we moved downstairs to find a seat in the lounge for some great after-dinner drinks. Get the white chocolate martini for dessert. Yum. Thanks for a great night Circolo.

Pros: drink then dine then dance

Posted 07/23/06

Given the trendiness, I was suprised by how great the food was and at a good price...Everything from apps, entree, to dessert were great.

Pros: Great fusion food, cocktails

Cons: Location - Nothing much to do around the area

Posted 07/21/06

I came here on friday night to meet some friends from out of town, I had never heard about this place and as I walked through the door I wondered why, a full bar some cool tunes and a New Yorkesque decor were what awaited me, my friends were seated at the bar, enjoying a few cocktails, I joined them and was pleasantly suprised by the Honey do cocktail(it actually tastes like a melon not like candy) after having a few drinks the hostess showed us to our table, after having two appatizer trios with Duck confit ravioli, red curry cod, tuna tar tar, I was ready for my entree, I have eaten all over the city but I have yet to try a fish better than at circolo, the miso glazed seabass, a tender cut of fish atop a bed of coconut rice with sweet kabocha rolls,AMAZING! This fish was so tender and flavorfull it seemed to melt in my mouth, paired with a bottle of tesstarossa chardonnay I couldnt have been happier, by the time we were ready to leave I was absolutly content, I couldnt wait to come back so before I left I booked reservations for my birthday in august, Spread the word the bay areas dining scene just got a little tastier.

Pros: Cool lounge Great food

Posted 07/21/06

this place is a total waste of time and money. location sux-trash all over the sidewalk on the way in...slowest service..food simply awful. I have never seen such a bad wine selection. It took 45 mins to get my dessrt. Don't waste your time at this dump.

Posted 07/19/06

crappy food, cold, poor service, unknowledgeable service, wouldnt recommend it, will not go back, worst resturant experience in SF

Pros: none

Posted 07/17/06

I visited this restaurant over a year ago and thought everything was ok. A bit cavernous for me, but the food was good. Then I came back to dine here on Thursday for a friends birthday. I was completely in awe with how much they have adjusted their style. The dishes that were presented were beautiful in design and taste. I have a black cod dish that was so delicate and satisfied my somewhat picky palette. I also noticed they opened up the windows so, so much more of the restaurant design was accentuated from inside and out. Kudos to our waitress as well for making our night out the consummate dining experience.

Pros: Seafood, Tapas, Hot staff

Cons: leaving

Posted 07/06/06

the tendy- loft atmosphere and complimentary edemame table starter is all i have to say about this out of the way eatery. the place was practically empty, no one at the bar and it was a thursday night. our waiter was nice, but not too good on his recommendations. having always wanted to try kobe beef - i found this entre to be reasonably priced....for what i THOUGHT i was getting. it was some of the worst meat i've ever had. a #2 value meal would have been better. no need to consider going back

Posted 07/01/06

The food was a great. The service was great. The atmosphere was just right until we stayed a little too long. The crowd was coming in and got a little too noisy to a point where I couldn't hear any conversations at my table. The food was very tasty and combinations of the cuisine was very enjoyable. The service was very good and everyone treated my kids like part of the crowd and they enjoyed our waitress. The desserts were very good. My son had to fight for the last piece of the chocolate decadence cake. The gelato dessert was very smooth and light. Very good place to have dinner and party with friends. No problem finding the place and parking was just ok.

Pros: Food, Dessert and Service

Cons: Too loud later into the evening.

Posted 06/23/06

Some friends and I went to Circolo for the first time last week for one of my friend's birthday. Everything was perfect. Everything we ordered was great. The sides were almost large enough to be main courses themselves. Even better though was the service. Our waiter was really nice and even let us try 5 or 6 wines (my friends were being indecisive) before we settled on a great bottle that he recommended. We had not told our waiter that it was our friend's birthday, but he overheard us talking about it and, when our dessert came out, the words "happy birthday" had been spelled out in chocolate across my friend's plate. What a great end to a wonderful dining experience! We'll definitely be back!

Pros: Service, ambiance, creative dishes

Cons: out of the way location

Posted 06/18/06

Went to dinner with a few friends for a birthday party. The waiter was amazing. The food was amazing. They completely catered to our table. We ended having dinner for over 3 hours. We were not rushed or pushed out. This is an amazing restaurant. The food is fantastic.

Pros: great food, ambiance, staff

Cons: location

Posted 05/25/06