位於East Market St - NuLu​的優質浪漫晚宴餐廳

I had a wonderful experience dining here last night. My wife and I had wanted to try Byrdies for some time because we both love French cuisine. We were a bit hesitant to visit on Valentine’s Day weekend because a lot of restaurants will limit their menu in order to have higher turnover but it couldn’t be further from the case here. We got to experience the restaurant fully and the menu was the same as any night, in fact, I’m curious if they worked extra hard to make our date night feel extra special or if service is just that excellent every night. Zach was our server and he was very attentive to our needs throughout the dining experience. He had a deep knowledge of the menu and some interesting suggestions that we would not have ordered on our own but we are glad we trusted him. The pot du jour was one of those. The list of ingredients seemed odd and unappealing but after ordering it everything fit together perfectly and it stood out as one of the highlights of our experience. Another standout were the scallops and the escargot. The cornbread was somewhere between a southern cornbread and a Yorkshire pudding. Very interesting and very delicious. Overall the food was beyond excellent but what stood out the most was how attentive every member of the staff was in the front of the house. Everyone from the people running food to the manager in her stylish pantsuit seemed like they were performing at the top of their game and made me feel welcomed and taken care of.

I recently dined at Guacamole and overall, it was a great experience. The food was excellent, with bold flavors and fresh ingredients. I highly recommend trying the nachos—they were perfectly layered with toppings and full of flavor. The cocktails were also a standout, well-balanced and creative. Service was equally impressive. The staff was attentive, friendly, and efficient. However, the food came out a little too quickly, which made us feel somewhat rushed. Additionally, the noise level was higher than expected, making conversation a bit challenging at times. Despite these minor issues, I would still highly recommend trying. If you’re looking to try something new. The quality of the food and drinks, along with great service, make it well worth a visit.

No notes for improvement. Well, maybe one. My personal preference for a fine dining/upscale experience is extremely low lighting. I would turn the overheads completely off and use only the table lighting. I love a pre-set menu and the Valentine's Day selections from the Chef were outstanding. The (butter?) Old Fashioned is outstanding. My wife couldn't believe how good the salmon was and my New York strip was perfect as well Oddly, the potato roll kinda stole the show. So good. Typically I find a solid musician playing with a a backing track to be too mechanical. Like karaoke for a fiddle, but the musician did a fantastic job and music selections were really good.

This was my first time at The Last Refuge, and I had a great experience. Staff were amazing and attentive even though it was a busy night. It would be nice to see a couple more items on the menu, maybe more pasta items, as the one looked good. The appetizer, salad, and pizza was really good. I would love to come back when the weather is warmer as it looked like there was a nice patio. Overall, it was a very nice night and will come back.

We had a wonderful valentine’s Day! Dean, was a wonderful waiter, and made the experience all that much more. I would highly recommend Lou Lou’s on Main Street for a terrific lunch or dinner. It is a bit pricey for anything more than a sandwich, but the food is fantastic.