The Absinthe Bar
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The Absinthe Bar Reviews
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Overall good place to visit before the show in Opera / Symphony. They know their audience and do their best with the timing. Not a restaurant, I would say a bistro bar. Some menu and wine list items are overpriced, but the food is decent. I wish they had a wider choice of oysters. Fair 8/10
Beautiful room with special booth by the window for our small family birthday celebration. Thanks to Absinthe for honoring our request. Our waiter was so friendly and had a good sense of humor and everything came out perfectly. Food was just right. French onion soup, mixed greens salad, sole, duck, haricot vert, all done as they should be. A delicious and very fun evening out. Also the strawberry shortcake with birthday candle was a sweet touch and also very yummy. Oh, and hostess...read full review
This place is so good. Great vibe and the food was amazing. Our server was excellent and very attentive and oh did I say, the food was amazing. Steak tartare was off the charts and wife had the tomato avocado salad with truffles. We both had the Pete ale sole. Perfectly cooked and perfectly yummy. Well done you guys! Keep it up! The Hayes Vallynis luck to have you!
The Absinthe Bar is a hidden gem located in the main strip. Upon entering, guests descend a dark wooden stairwell and are greeted by a casual, low-key, and moody atmosphere. Attentive bartenders and drink masters are ready to assist with drink selections, featuring options like the Absinthe Espresso Martini, Jade Absinthe, and classic anise-flavored drinks. The unique experience revolves around the process of preparing the drink, which includes adding a sugar cube, lighting it on fire, and diluting with ice water to taste. While drinks may be pricey, with some cocktails reaching $28, the show and the overall experience make it worthwhile. The cocktails are delicious, and the atmosphere resembles a speakeasy with low lighting and good music. Additionally, there are fun activities available, such as a dartboard and a selection of board games. However, guests may want to visit earlier in the evening, as the crowd can get rowdy later on.