Was excited to try the food based on other reviews but found it uninspired. Portions were small (thus overpriced) and there was waaaaay too much oil on a few dishes. Will not return.
Danielle R.
I came here for a Sunday brunch with a couple of friends and had a great time and experience. When we came, there was no wait and we were able to be seated right away. The restaurant was not very full and I am guessing it is because it was newer when we went and it is also in an odd spot. It is nestled in with apartments and it seemed very confusing because I wasn't sure if I was going to a business or a home and then it made parking confusing because I wasn't sure if I was parking where I should be to make sure I wasn't taking housing parking. I ordered the breakfast sandwich and it came with fries. My sandwich was good, I had no complaints and ate it all but nothing stood out as amazing to me about it that set it apart from other restaurants sandwiches. The fries that I ate with the sandwich were delicious though. The bathroom is outside of the restaurant but it had a diaper changing table so I was happy when I needed to change the baby and didn't have to do it on the floor. Overall, everything was good. I had a good experience but nothing stood out as amazing to me. I would give it another chance for a different meal.
Nory B.
Their hours are wrong--they are not open at 10am for brunch on Sunday despite it being listed both on their site and on their phone message
Dmitri V.
Very small, but useful neighborhood mini-mall.
Tony S.
Slow service and mediocre food. It took over an hour for us to get our salads. The jambalaya was under-cooked. The rice was not fully cooked. It was hard and starchy. It was not cheap either. Jambalaya was $21 by itself. Go someplace else.
Anna F.
Beautiful place and great customer service. Perfect for small corporate events and family gatherings.
highflyerSanDiego
Nice addition to this area. Went for a family dinner out. 7 of dined together and 4 had entrees. 3 of us had bowls of soup. The Jamaican soup I ordered was gone so I had to go with French onion soup-which I usually love. This soup was like a stew, thick with onions and very over salted. My daughter couldn’t eat hers and I had to ask for more broth. The extra broth helped to get it down, but I had already had too much salt and decided not to eat anymore. The jambalaya was also over salted and a huge portion, but it was mainly rice- not enough seafood. Caesar salad was super boring. Burger was really good. I tasted most everything everyone else had. I’m not opposed to tipping well and the rules about the 3.5% surcharge are clearly spelled out, but exactly how much are we supposed to tip when someone is getting a living wage and the restaurant is paying them well? Are we still supposed to tip 15%. I wish someone would honestly tell us what we are supposed to do.
Top level service and decor. Try the Black Manhattan
Lisa S.
We went here in a group for a birthday dinner. I expected at least pretty good food, having been to the Barrel Room in RB several years ago. The surroundings are nice, and it was a comfortable place to hang out. But the food...don't know if it was an off night in the kitchen, but the food quality and preparation was very uneven. Some of the food was badly prepared and some was just bad. The short ribs were cold, and after they were returned and came out again, they were still cold in the middle. The steak & frites also had to go back - the steak was well-done instead of the requested medium-rare. (They got it close to right the second time.) The mac n cheese was so bland - and uncheesy - that I left some behind, an unheard of occurrence before tonight. On the plus side, the Brussels sprouts and bacon-wrapped dates were decent, as were the desserts, and the frites were tasty. The servers were nice, and they comped the steak, but our main server knew nothing about the wine menu. I'm not saying they have to have wine experts, but servers need to be better trained on what's on there and how the menu is set up. I'd come here again for a glass of wine and the cheese & charcuterie board, but I'd be reluctant to bring people again for dinner.
Andrea J.
Very good food, wine, nice atmosphere! And great place for dining with kids - a couple outdoor games.
Doug Cramer
Great atmosphere good food restaurant is warm and inviting
Natasha Y.
I liked my food but my husband hated the lamb he got, it was too grainy for his liking. I think we might be back to try it again someday. It was clean inside and the waitress was nice.
Cool tucked away plaza.
Was excited to try the food based on other reviews but found it uninspired. Portions were small (thus overpriced) and there was waaaaay too much oil on a few dishes. Will not return.
I came here for a Sunday brunch with a couple of friends and had a great time and experience. When we came, there was no wait and we were able to be seated right away. The restaurant was not very full and I am guessing it is because it was newer when we went and it is also in an odd spot. It is nestled in with apartments and it seemed very confusing because I wasn't sure if I was going to a business or a home and then it made parking confusing because I wasn't sure if I was parking where I should be to make sure I wasn't taking housing parking. I ordered the breakfast sandwich and it came with fries. My sandwich was good, I had no complaints and ate it all but nothing stood out as amazing to me about it that set it apart from other restaurants sandwiches. The fries that I ate with the sandwich were delicious though. The bathroom is outside of the restaurant but it had a diaper changing table so I was happy when I needed to change the baby and didn't have to do it on the floor. Overall, everything was good. I had a good experience but nothing stood out as amazing to me. I would give it another chance for a different meal.
Their hours are wrong--they are not open at 10am for brunch on Sunday despite it being listed both on their site and on their phone message
Very small, but useful neighborhood mini-mall.
Slow service and mediocre food. It took over an hour for us to get our salads. The jambalaya was under-cooked. The rice was not fully cooked. It was hard and starchy. It was not cheap either. Jambalaya was $21 by itself. Go someplace else.
Beautiful place and great customer service. Perfect for small corporate events and family gatherings.
Nice addition to this area. Went for a family dinner out. 7 of dined together and 4 had entrees. 3 of us had bowls of soup. The Jamaican soup I ordered was gone so I had to go with French onion soup-which I usually love. This soup was like a stew, thick with onions and very over salted. My daughter couldn’t eat hers and I had to ask for more broth. The extra broth helped to get it down, but I had already had too much salt and decided not to eat anymore. The jambalaya was also over salted and a huge portion, but it was mainly rice- not enough seafood. Caesar salad was super boring. Burger was really good. I tasted most everything everyone else had. I’m not opposed to tipping well and the rules about the 3.5% surcharge are clearly spelled out, but exactly how much are we supposed to tip when someone is getting a living wage and the restaurant is paying them well? Are we still supposed to tip 15%. I wish someone would honestly tell us what we are supposed to do.
Where to start?!
Great atmosphere, food and service. Check it out!
Restaurantji Recommends
Top level service and decor. Try the Black Manhattan
We went here in a group for a birthday dinner. I expected at least pretty good food, having been to the Barrel Room in RB several years ago. The surroundings are nice, and it was a comfortable place to hang out. But the food...don't know if it was an off night in the kitchen, but the food quality and preparation was very uneven. Some of the food was badly prepared and some was just bad. The short ribs were cold, and after they were returned and came out again, they were still cold in the middle. The steak & frites also had to go back - the steak was well-done instead of the requested medium-rare. (They got it close to right the second time.) The mac n cheese was so bland - and uncheesy - that I left some behind, an unheard of occurrence before tonight. On the plus side, the Brussels sprouts and bacon-wrapped dates were decent, as were the desserts, and the frites were tasty. The servers were nice, and they comped the steak, but our main server knew nothing about the wine menu. I'm not saying they have to have wine experts, but servers need to be better trained on what's on there and how the menu is set up. I'd come here again for a glass of wine and the cheese & charcuterie board, but I'd be reluctant to bring people again for dinner.
Very good food, wine, nice atmosphere! And great place for dining with kids - a couple outdoor games.
Great atmosphere good food restaurant is warm and inviting
I liked my food but my husband hated the lamb he got, it was too grainy for his liking. I think we might be back to try it again someday. It was clean inside and the waitress was nice.