- 整體 2
- 食物 4
- 服務 4
- 氛圍 1
This used to be mine and my husband’s “special occasion” restaurant. It was a magical experience and no other place could compare.
But there have been a lot of changes and unfortunately we do not think we will be returning again.
One of our favorite things were the cocktail hour upstairs and hors d'oeuvres in the cellar. Hors d'oeuvres are now three small bites served at your table, rather than the incredible spread that used to be in the cellar, including steak tar-tar.
Dinner is still good but since our first visit it has nearly doubled in price but not in quality. It used to be that every course was exquisite. But it has dropped significantly.
The worst part is the ambiance. For our special occasions, we prefer a nice, quiet time together. Especially when we indicate when making reservations this is dinner for 2 for an anniversary (for example). And the last few times we have gone, we are surrounded by extraordinarily loud groups.
This last visit was the worst. One party near us got more and more intoxicated throughout the evening, all shouting over each other to the point of literally screaming at times. Another party near us also had shouting matches, trying to outdo each other in a very loud conversation. The noise never once let up until everyone in the room left for intermission. Another table even blasted a sports game on their phone during dinner.
It just made the whole experience very unpleasant. It truly felt like being in a bar or sports lounge rather than a nice restaurant. And at the price you’re paying to be here, it should not feel like a cheap, loud sports lounge. It was disappointing and we have noticed that has become the norm over the last couple years.
Unfortunately for us, it seems the magic is gone. This used to be an occasion unto itself and it just no longer lives up to our expectations from prior visits.