- 整體 5
- 食物 5
- 服務 5
- 氛圍 4
It has been a few years — pre-Covid, in fact — since we have been back to CW and its restaurants, so it was nice to begin our visit back with Shields Tavern. It has changed its dining approach and menus from ala carte, but still has the same look, ambience and service. It makes you feel like you are back in the late 1700s with outfits, terminology, menu items, and candle lighting throughout.
We noticed several people having issues with the menu in other reviews, but if you read the web site or check out the online menu you should not be surprised with a set-price, set-menu dining experience. Sure, having the option for alcoholic beverages with a tavern meal might be ideal, sometimes you can’t control everything. It should not ruin your night, your meal, your experience or your review.
Our very able and helpful waiter, Cameron, went over the evening meal menu, describing the courses and everything. It followed just that: soft baked bread with an herb butter; a wonderful mixed greens salad with white cheddar cheese, candied walnuts and apple slices and two delightful dressings; the main course with perfectly fried chicken and/or a unique beef item with a bread based stuffing and a brown Demi glaze gravy, mashed potatoes and mixed veggies; and ending with a strawberry parfait featuring a cinnamon beignet.
The portions were plenty and items cooked well — a tasty and filling meal. I always want more bread than most places give, and should have asked for more, and we both wish we had a small plate to put the beignet on so it could be dunked or slathered with the parfait. Otherwise no complaints.
The price for two was in line with what you pay at the other CW themed restaurants, and Cameron made it a wonder pre-concert experience. Perhaps they will change the menus options from time to time for returning diners, but nevertheless we will be back and do recommend visiting Shields Tavern.
