Our group of 6 walked in for cocktails after dinner. The service was fast as our drinks were great and wait staff was sweet. The reason for 3 stars was the strong smoke that was wafting in from the front door smokers. It was so overpowering we choose to leave. Why didn't the staff move them away?
Anna W.
The staff was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the beers they have on tap. They have so many beer options to choose from, and you can get different sizes so you can try more flavors. The atmosphere is also cool!
Stephanie D.
Wonderful everything! Great service and great beer! Love the ambiance and the Chef's pickles are a must!
Molly W.
Great place for a date night or girls night! The atmosphere is very relaxing and inviting and the service was top notch! Best Mac and cheese I've ever had!
Courtney F.
We brought my mom here before the theater because it seemed right up her alley - charcuterie. We came in before the dinner rush and had fantastic service. The cocktail menu was great and they had some amazing wine options. We grabbed a few small plates to share and everything was great. We got the mushroom pate which was a little bland and we could have done without, but everything else we tried had great flavor profiles. The cheese obviously stole the show - we wanted to try all of them. They're very sharing with their cheese portions which was appreciated since there were four of us. We only wished they served more bread because it was so buttery and soft. There was not enough to go around! A very good experience, I'll definitely be back with my husband for wine and cheese.
Sarah A.
This place is excellent! Our server was knowledgeable about all the wine selections and was very kind. We made our own charcuterie which was delicious and the place felt warm and cozy. Will definitely be back the next time we're in town!
Robert Rogers
My Fiancée and I have gone here many of times for different occasions over the years. Last night it was her birthday. We both noticed the prices are increasing and the serving sizes have decreased. We order a charcuterie board and they charged $3 for a quarter of a green apple, and $4 for a tablespoon serving of honey. I understand inflation is really bad right now, so if you are giong to raise prices, don't cut down on serving sizes. That's gouging your customers and they want me back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Jennifer Campbell
Very loud, slow service, food was delicious. Vodka soda had very little vodka and waited a long time for another.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Pickles
Tina N.
Not sure where to start. Although the ambiance was nice, and the drinks were decent, the food was awful. And I do mean awful. I had the beef tenderloin which tasted like my grandmas pot roast re heated multiple times and the carrots it came with were the were pitiful shriveled shells. We had a Caesar salad to start which was so bitter and the lettuce wilted beyond life. Unless your going just for drinks- steer clear.
Crystal Cornine
Can't wait to try the food here! Looks and smells amazing! We stopped in for a few drinks and loved it. Espresso martini was fantastic and plenty of new news on tap.
I made a reservation for 6:30 on a Thursday night 2/15. When I arrived, I realized the reservation wasn't necessary as there were mostly empty tables in the dining area upstairs. They also called me to ask about my reservation and did a cold hangup on me, which really didn't make me feel welcomed. I pretended like it didn't happen and just tried to enjoy my evening. Our server was John, who was super nice and respectful. He gave us plenty of time to decide on what to order and didn't make us feel pressured to order right away. I started with the Spicy Crab Bisque off their seasonal menu, and I forgot to get a photo of that, but it didn't look like much. It was just a mostly white soup with a tint of orange and some bits of classic vegetables mixed in like onion. I was expecting there to be lumps of crab in the soup, but it really just had a few tiny bits of crab in the soup. The flavor really shined through in the bisque. It was a nice balance of spicy and crab flavor. The crab was definitely in the foreground for the flavor, and the spiciness was the background and leftover taste in your mouth. For my main, I ordered the Gateway Cassoulet, which is a chicken confit, duck sausage, and pork belly served with broccolini on a white bean puree. I first tried the chicken and was disappointed. It was a little dry, which for a chicken thigh is hard to do, so it made me think that they already had it cooked ahead of time, let a good portion of the juices run out, and just reheated it in an oven. I shouldn't be guessing that. The price item for the dish is $28, and you don't get very much to eat, so I would expect the food to be of good quality. The pork belly is about a little bigger than a saltine cracker and wasn't anything special. It tasted kind of bland, I was mostly just tasting the fat it was probably cooked in, and I believe it was overcooked a little. My favorite part of the dish was the duck sausage. I'm not sure how that's prepared, but it was really tasty, but I only got two silver dollar size pieces. It was tender, and had a savory but sweet taste to it. The white bean puree was satisfying. It had some oil mixed in with it as well. The brocollini was just 1 piece, and it wasn't prepared in any special way. It looked steamed with light seasoning on top. The atmosphere in this place is probably what makes this place stand out the most. The lighting is perfect for a date night, and the beer and wine go beyond what most places will be able to offer you. This place advertises itself as upscale bar food, so maybe my expectations were too high. I'd recommend staying away from the high dollar menu items. Just stick to a sandwich, soup, salad, or snacks. The charcuterie board options were too expensive for me, willing to give them a try. The portion sizes are 2oz and range from $10-$14. Making a good board would end up costing you about $40. They do have quality cheeses like Florys Truckle. You can get this at parkers table, and it is my favorite cheese. For a comparison, I got a Charcuterie board at another restraunt for $15, and it came with 4 different items, manchego and prosciutto, to name some, along with bread and a pesto. This place provides a nice experience, for a heavy price, and the food leaves you not satisfied for what you pay for. I personally won't be coming back.
Phillip A.
Came with a party of seven, the interior is nice, I like the atmosphere. I had the duck salad which I will say was not close to my favorite salad ever, the barbecue sauce on the duck salad tasted very low quality and was like a fast food restaurant barbecue sauce. one of my friends ordered the Barbie flight of wine and mixed them all together to hopefully make it taste better. we had to remind our server at two different times about drinks that were ordered and never came out. overall the place did not give me a reason to go out of my way to come back to.
Anthony Ventrella
The food menu was small, and every single thing we got was subpar. The one thing we were actually excited to eat they were out of. I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Deyna J.
Came here after dinner for drinks so we didn't try any food. The menu looked very good so we will return for dinner. We live near downtown and are making an effort to patronize more downtown businesses. Our server was very friendly and showed us how to quickly find certain items on their large multi-page menu. We ordered 2 glasses of wine the Two Mountain Chardonnay and Niel Ellis Sauvignon Blanc. Both were very good. I really like the decor and vibe of this bar. Can't wait to come back!
Evan B.
Excellent food at an unexpected price point for a city. Service was through the roof and every item was completely balanced out with their sides and sauces. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an easy sit down dinner. Didn't make a reservation and looks like we might have gotten lucky. Might not hurt to do.
Our group of 6 walked in for cocktails after dinner. The service was fast as our drinks were great and wait staff was sweet. The reason for 3 stars was the strong smoke that was wafting in from the front door smokers. It was so overpowering we choose to leave. Why didn't the staff move them away?
The staff was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the beers they have on tap. They have so many beer options to choose from, and you can get different sizes so you can try more flavors. The atmosphere is also cool!
Wonderful everything! Great service and great beer! Love the ambiance and the Chef's pickles are a must!
Great place for a date night or girls night! The atmosphere is very relaxing and inviting and the service was top notch! Best Mac and cheese I've ever had!
We brought my mom here before the theater because it seemed right up her alley - charcuterie. We came in before the dinner rush and had fantastic service. The cocktail menu was great and they had some amazing wine options. We grabbed a few small plates to share and everything was great. We got the mushroom pate which was a little bland and we could have done without, but everything else we tried had great flavor profiles. The cheese obviously stole the show - we wanted to try all of them. They're very sharing with their cheese portions which was appreciated since there were four of us. We only wished they served more bread because it was so buttery and soft. There was not enough to go around! A very good experience, I'll definitely be back with my husband for wine and cheese.
This place is excellent! Our server was knowledgeable about all the wine selections and was very kind. We made our own charcuterie which was delicious and the place felt warm and cozy. Will definitely be back the next time we're in town!
My Fiancée and I have gone here many of times for different occasions over the years. Last night it was her birthday. We both noticed the prices are increasing and the serving sizes have decreased. We order a charcuterie board and they charged $3 for a quarter of a green apple, and $4 for a tablespoon serving of honey. I understand inflation is really bad right now, so if you are giong to raise prices, don't cut down on serving sizes. That's gouging your customers and they want me back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Very loud, slow service, food was delicious. Vodka soda had very little vodka and waited a long time for another.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Pickles
Not sure where to start. Although the ambiance was nice, and the drinks were decent, the food was awful. And I do mean awful. I had the beef tenderloin which tasted like my grandmas pot roast re heated multiple times and the carrots it came with were the were pitiful shriveled shells. We had a Caesar salad to start which was so bitter and the lettuce wilted beyond life. Unless your going just for drinks- steer clear.
Can't wait to try the food here! Looks and smells amazing! We stopped in for a few drinks and loved it. Espresso martini was fantastic and plenty of new news on tap.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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I made a reservation for 6:30 on a Thursday night 2/15. When I arrived, I realized the reservation wasn't necessary as there were mostly empty tables in the dining area upstairs. They also called me to ask about my reservation and did a cold hangup on me, which really didn't make me feel welcomed. I pretended like it didn't happen and just tried to enjoy my evening. Our server was John, who was super nice and respectful. He gave us plenty of time to decide on what to order and didn't make us feel pressured to order right away. I started with the Spicy Crab Bisque off their seasonal menu, and I forgot to get a photo of that, but it didn't look like much. It was just a mostly white soup with a tint of orange and some bits of classic vegetables mixed in like onion. I was expecting there to be lumps of crab in the soup, but it really just had a few tiny bits of crab in the soup. The flavor really shined through in the bisque. It was a nice balance of spicy and crab flavor. The crab was definitely in the foreground for the flavor, and the spiciness was the background and leftover taste in your mouth. For my main, I ordered the Gateway Cassoulet, which is a chicken confit, duck sausage, and pork belly served with broccolini on a white bean puree. I first tried the chicken and was disappointed. It was a little dry, which for a chicken thigh is hard to do, so it made me think that they already had it cooked ahead of time, let a good portion of the juices run out, and just reheated it in an oven. I shouldn't be guessing that. The price item for the dish is $28, and you don't get very much to eat, so I would expect the food to be of good quality. The pork belly is about a little bigger than a saltine cracker and wasn't anything special. It tasted kind of bland, I was mostly just tasting the fat it was probably cooked in, and I believe it was overcooked a little. My favorite part of the dish was the duck sausage. I'm not sure how that's prepared, but it was really tasty, but I only got two silver dollar size pieces. It was tender, and had a savory but sweet taste to it. The white bean puree was satisfying. It had some oil mixed in with it as well. The brocollini was just 1 piece, and it wasn't prepared in any special way. It looked steamed with light seasoning on top. The atmosphere in this place is probably what makes this place stand out the most. The lighting is perfect for a date night, and the beer and wine go beyond what most places will be able to offer you. This place advertises itself as upscale bar food, so maybe my expectations were too high. I'd recommend staying away from the high dollar menu items. Just stick to a sandwich, soup, salad, or snacks. The charcuterie board options were too expensive for me, willing to give them a try. The portion sizes are 2oz and range from $10-$14. Making a good board would end up costing you about $40. They do have quality cheeses like Florys Truckle. You can get this at parkers table, and it is my favorite cheese. For a comparison, I got a Charcuterie board at another restraunt for $15, and it came with 4 different items, manchego and prosciutto, to name some, along with bread and a pesto. This place provides a nice experience, for a heavy price, and the food leaves you not satisfied for what you pay for. I personally won't be coming back.
Came with a party of seven, the interior is nice, I like the atmosphere. I had the duck salad which I will say was not close to my favorite salad ever, the barbecue sauce on the duck salad tasted very low quality and was like a fast food restaurant barbecue sauce. one of my friends ordered the Barbie flight of wine and mixed them all together to hopefully make it taste better. we had to remind our server at two different times about drinks that were ordered and never came out. overall the place did not give me a reason to go out of my way to come back to.
The food menu was small, and every single thing we got was subpar. The one thing we were actually excited to eat they were out of. I will not be returning.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 4
Came here after dinner for drinks so we didn't try any food. The menu looked very good so we will return for dinner. We live near downtown and are making an effort to patronize more downtown businesses. Our server was very friendly and showed us how to quickly find certain items on their large multi-page menu. We ordered 2 glasses of wine the Two Mountain Chardonnay and Niel Ellis Sauvignon Blanc. Both were very good. I really like the decor and vibe of this bar. Can't wait to come back!
Excellent food at an unexpected price point for a city. Service was through the roof and every item was completely balanced out with their sides and sauces. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an easy sit down dinner. Didn't make a reservation and looks like we might have gotten lucky. Might not hurt to do.