The Christmas Eve dinner at the Sycamore House was a wonderful treat. Food was nothing short of amazing. The four-course menu tastefully curated to offer straightforward but delicious flavors from appetizers to dessert. Service was attentive but reserved and not intrusive, as always, very French in style. My only suggestion would be to freshen up the dining room with lighter colored walls, it would elevate the experience even more.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Shelby Martin
Absolutely best dining experience i have had. The food and service were outstanding
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sunshine Owens
Giving this place 4 stars because I called ahead to see if we needed reservations for 2 people and the guy who answered kept scoffing at me instead of giving me a simple answer as to whether we needed a reservation and if so how late he would take one. The food and our server’s were both great- but that guy should definitely not be allowed to answer the phone. If I did at the fine dining restaurant I work at in New Orleans I wouldn’t have my job. He’s probably the chef…
The food was absolutely wonderful- but don’t call ahead for a reservation- even when they say they accept walk- ins, it’s not necessary- and then you walk in and they ask what your reservation is under and you didn’t make one…and they seem irritated 😂
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
TL Mac
Where to start? First I am NOT a review person however this experience was so bad I felt strongly it needed to be done. Parking. There is very limited parking in the “yard” $20 parking however across the street per vehicle. Do not book a large party for this restaurant and sit on their porch in the scorching summer. The single $12 Walmart fan is not adequate to cool 14 people. When we asked for more fans we were told “sorry the outlets don’t work”. We were also told by the staff to keep the doors leading to the porch closed so we do not let out the air conditioning. Prior to being seated I asked to add a family member to our table and was told no. I asked a second time stating we would make room at the table we had no need to change anything. Again told no. When I asked why I was told it was a kitchen accommodation issue so I said I would not eat to allow our entire family to be together. The waitress said “let me ask the owners” and I was told no yet again. So after baking for approx 45 min our appetizers arrived. The 6 bbq shrimp were very good. The only reason there is 2 stars on the food. After reaching a good medium well myself from the heat my “garlic butter” steak arrived. I would not say the steak was completely flavorless but closer to what I would imagine cardboard would taste like. Costco filet at best. In closing I would like the owners to know when we stay on our yacht in the harbor we eat out regularly and there is usually a bunch of us. As a business owner I know there are certain things in business that can be done to make patrons feel appreciated. This is NOT the place at all!! Lastly to whom ever the owners are that did not take the time to greet me and my party of 14 when I desperately tried to add another seat to the “porch” seating I would like to say even if your food was superb (which it was not) and even if your yard parking was adequate which it is not! And even if your porch had at least adequate air circulation which it DID not. And even if 1 of your staff was not rude and condescending know this. This was the last money you will ever get from me and my family. We will take our unlimited dining budget and eat elsewhere! Good luck
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Luvthocen
Really enjoyed the lively atmosphere. Drink was on point. House Salad- wish it had more than a couple of tiny pieces of pecan and one chunk of goat cheese. (Would have made it perfect.) Service was very efficient and pleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Thomas Gibbs
We enjoyed a wonderful evening yesterday dining at The Sycamore House. The service was excellent. The drum was cooked perfectly along with a delicious almandine sauce. The side serving was the very tasty rice side. And the price was very reasonable. A quiet environment absent the usual loud music was a plus. WELL DONE
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bailey Todtenbier
Mixed experience honestly. Food and atmosphere are top notch, food especially had creative and international twists you wouldn’t expect for the town and were really well done.
The service was the real issue. We went for my dad’s 61th birthday. Took about 20min to be brought bread and waters, waitress was very spacey and another waitress came to take our order because she’d noticed it had been so long, our waitress was also — I’m sorry to say — not quite cohesive with the atmosphere: messier presentation and exhausted/inconvenienced attitude.
I also pulled her aside to ask if there was something we could do for my dad’s birthday, as he hates to make a fuss but secretly wants some elements of celebration. She ended up bringing out a bread pudding with a candle which was nice, but I was a bit surprised with the bill, I’ll be honest. We have absolutely no qualms with paying and tipping well, but — and maybe I’m just traditional and things have changed — I was a bit surprised to see the birthday dessert on the bill. Again, we’re fine to pay and I didn’t bring it up, but it did feel a bit off for what is probably aimed at being the most fine dining service in BSL, and just in my personal experience in past bdays in BSL and elsewhere — it just felt a bit cheap for the atmosphere and intended level of service.
But the larger issue was presentation and attitude toward her tables, as I also saw the table next to us get their Aperols 15-20min after ordering them.
But fabulous food and probably fantastic for private events with that gorgeous space & if you can pick the staff.
Included photo of my curry — not my best photo but definitely the best flavor!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
Rosco Fairley
The food and experience was amazing. It was a great quality and quiet setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jimmy Templet
Very cool place to relax with a good spirit and dinner
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Filet Au Garlic Butter 8oz
Richard Baudry
We went there last night. My wife had the grits w meat though I cannot remember the name of the dish. Very little grits and they were nothing special to be kind. The meat was chewy tough. I had the shrimp amd grits. There was so little of it! First bite I just about choked it was so peppery hot. Very little grits like my wife's plate. We had to ask our waiter for water whenever we were empty. Our 2 friends were not happy w their meal either but I did not taste so I will reserve comment. Bottom line, this is one of the worst $100 meals we have ever experienced. There will be no second attempt. Afterwards we just thought of all of the really good places we could have gone and had a great meal for $100. Never again.
Very tasty meals. Nice they have vegetarian options. The Thai Curry Tofu was very flavorful . French onion soup was great as was the artichoke soup. Yummy bread pudding and house made ice cream to finish. Overall very impressive!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sycamore House Sunchoke Soup
Kim Glover
My work has taken me to many places in the world, and this restaurant stands right up against any I’ve eaten at in London or Paris. Not in terms of pomp, circumstance or fanfare, but in the ways that matter - the way they treat their customers with grace and respect, they way they treat their food with grace and respect. Everything here is super high-quality, creative, warm, and welcoming. You can dress up when you come here or dress down, and you will be treated the same. The chefs know what they’re doing. The front of the house and wait staff know what they're doing.
The food is exquisite. The kitchen is quite accommodating, too; I like really spicy food, and most places don’t believe me ('middle-aged white woman can't possible really mean spicy!') and won’t spice up my dish. But this kitchen can take their fish almondine and make it extra spicy while still retaining the buttery richness that makes this nutty dish a star. I have a hard time ordering anything else, because it is so good and they make it so perfectly, just for me. My husband is stuck on their shrimp and grits; the shrimp sauce is dark and redolent of long-stewed seafood stock and the grits are perfectly al dente with a creaminess that is outta this world. We’ve had seared callops and ropa viejo and daily specials at Sycamore House, too, and everything has been excellent. The salads are perfectly dressed, very lightly.
Every detail is perfect, but nothing is fussy. The ambience is charming, and you are always greeted with a warm smile. It’s a home run from the outset, starting with the crispy French bread and whipped, creamy butter. The wine list is good, too. You absolutely can’t go wrong here. I almost forgot to mention the desserts, because we're almost always too full, but they are also fab! I can personally vouch for the key lime pie and the creme brulee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ropa Vieja, Shrimp and Grits, 8oz Full Cut Fillet and Scallops Special, Grilled Mahi, Sycamore House Salad
Robert Cockrell
Great atmosphere reminder of Savannah or Charleston. Two different fish dishes were incredible. We will be back next time in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Felica T
Attended a cocktail party for a group.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Ault
After hearing about their pizza, I picked one up to go. It was amazing! By far the best pizza in the Bay. Excited to try the dinner menu and stop in soon. Don’t sleep on this restaurant!
The Christmas Eve dinner at the Sycamore House was a wonderful treat. Food was nothing short of amazing. The four-course menu tastefully curated to offer straightforward but delicious flavors from appetizers to dessert.
Service was attentive but reserved and not intrusive, as always, very French in style.
My only suggestion would be to freshen up the dining room with lighter colored walls, it would elevate the experience even more.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Absolutely best dining experience i have had. The food and service were outstanding
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Giving this place 4 stars because I called ahead to see if we needed reservations for 2 people and the guy who answered kept scoffing at me instead of giving me a simple answer as to whether we needed a reservation and if so how late he would take one. The food and our server’s were both great- but that guy should definitely not be allowed to answer the phone. If I did at the fine dining restaurant I work at in New Orleans I wouldn’t have my job. He’s probably the chef…
The food was absolutely wonderful- but don’t call ahead for a reservation- even when they say they accept walk- ins, it’s not necessary- and then you walk in and they ask what your reservation is under and you didn’t make one…and they seem irritated 😂
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Where to start? First I am NOT a review person however this experience was so bad I felt strongly it needed to be done.
Parking. There is very limited parking in the “yard” $20 parking however across the street per vehicle.
Do not book a large party for this restaurant and sit on their porch in the scorching summer. The single $12 Walmart fan is not adequate to cool 14 people. When we asked for more fans we were told “sorry the outlets don’t work”. We were also told by the staff to keep the doors leading to the porch closed so we do not let out the air conditioning.
Prior to being seated I asked to add a family member to our table and was told no. I asked a second time stating we would make room at the table we had no need to change anything. Again told no. When I asked why I was told it was a kitchen accommodation issue so I said I would not eat to allow our entire family to be together. The waitress said “let me ask the owners” and I was told no yet again.
So after baking for approx 45 min our appetizers arrived. The 6 bbq shrimp were very good. The only reason there is 2 stars on the food. After reaching a good medium well myself from the heat my “garlic butter” steak arrived. I would not say the steak was completely flavorless but closer to what I would imagine cardboard would taste like. Costco filet at best.
In closing I would like the owners to know when we stay on our yacht in the harbor we eat out regularly and there is usually a bunch of us. As a business owner I know there are certain things in business that can be done to make patrons feel appreciated. This is NOT the place at all!!
Lastly to whom ever the owners are that did not take the time to greet me and my party of 14 when I desperately tried to add another seat to the “porch” seating I would like to say even if your food was superb (which it was not) and even if your yard parking was adequate which it is not! And even if your porch had at least adequate air circulation which it DID not. And even if 1 of your staff was not rude and condescending know this. This was the last money you will ever get from me and my family. We will take our unlimited dining budget and eat elsewhere! Good luck
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 2
Really enjoyed the lively atmosphere. Drink was on point. House Salad- wish it had more than a couple of tiny pieces of pecan and one chunk of goat cheese. (Would have made it perfect.) Service was very efficient and pleasant.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We enjoyed a wonderful evening yesterday dining at The Sycamore House. The service was excellent. The drum was cooked perfectly along with a delicious almandine sauce. The side serving was the very tasty rice side. And the price was very reasonable. A quiet environment absent the usual loud music was a plus. WELL DONE
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mixed experience honestly. Food and atmosphere are top notch, food especially had creative and international twists you wouldn’t expect for the town and were really well done.
The service was the real issue. We went for my dad’s 61th birthday. Took about 20min to be brought bread and waters, waitress was very spacey and another waitress came to take our order because she’d noticed it had been so long, our waitress was also — I’m sorry to say — not quite cohesive with the atmosphere: messier presentation and exhausted/inconvenienced attitude.
I also pulled her aside to ask if there was something we could do for my dad’s birthday, as he hates to make a fuss but secretly wants some elements of celebration. She ended up bringing out a bread pudding with a candle which was nice, but I was a bit surprised with the bill, I’ll be honest. We have absolutely no qualms with paying and tipping well, but — and maybe I’m just traditional and things have changed — I was a bit surprised to see the birthday dessert on the bill. Again, we’re fine to pay and I didn’t bring it up, but it did feel a bit off for what is probably aimed at being the most fine dining service in BSL, and just in my personal experience in past bdays in BSL and elsewhere — it just felt a bit cheap for the atmosphere and intended level of service.
But the larger issue was presentation and attitude toward her tables, as I also saw the table next to us get their Aperols 15-20min after ordering them.
But fabulous food and probably fantastic for private events with that gorgeous space & if you can pick the staff.
Included photo of my curry — not my best photo but definitely the best flavor!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 2
The food and experience was amazing. It was a great quality and quiet setting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very cool place to relax with a good spirit and dinner
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Filet Au Garlic Butter 8oz
We went there last night. My wife had the grits w meat though I cannot remember the name of the dish. Very little grits and they were nothing special to be kind. The meat was chewy tough. I had the shrimp amd grits. There was so little of it! First bite I just about choked it was so peppery hot. Very little grits like my wife's plate. We had to ask our waiter for water whenever we were empty. Our 2 friends were not happy w their meal either but I did not taste so I will reserve comment. Bottom line, this is one of the worst $100 meals we have ever experienced. There will be no second attempt. Afterwards we just thought of all of the really good places we could have gone and had a great meal for $100. Never again.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
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Very tasty meals. Nice they have vegetarian options. The Thai Curry Tofu was very flavorful . French onion soup was great as was the artichoke soup.
Yummy bread pudding and house made ice cream to finish. Overall very impressive!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Sycamore House Sunchoke Soup
My work has taken me to many places in the world, and this restaurant stands right up against any I’ve eaten at in London or Paris. Not in terms of pomp, circumstance or fanfare, but in the ways that matter - the way they treat their customers with grace and respect, they way they treat their food with grace and respect. Everything here is super high-quality, creative, warm, and welcoming. You can dress up when you come here or dress down, and you will be treated the same. The chefs know what they’re doing. The front of the house and wait staff know what they're doing.
The food is exquisite. The kitchen is quite accommodating, too; I like really spicy food, and most places don’t believe me ('middle-aged white woman can't possible really mean spicy!') and won’t spice up my dish. But this kitchen can take their fish almondine and make it extra spicy while still retaining the buttery richness that makes this nutty dish a star. I have a hard time ordering anything else, because it is so good and they make it so perfectly, just for me. My husband is stuck on their shrimp and grits; the shrimp sauce is dark and redolent of long-stewed seafood stock and the grits are perfectly al dente with a creaminess that is outta this world. We’ve had seared callops and ropa viejo and daily specials at Sycamore House, too, and everything has been excellent. The salads are perfectly dressed, very lightly.
Every detail is perfect, but nothing is fussy. The ambience is charming, and you are always greeted with a warm smile. It’s a home run from the outset, starting with the crispy French bread and whipped, creamy butter. The wine list is good, too. You absolutely can’t go wrong here. I almost forgot to mention the desserts, because we're almost always too full, but they are also fab! I can personally vouch for the key lime pie and the creme brulee.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ropa Vieja, Shrimp and Grits, 8oz Full Cut Fillet and Scallops Special, Grilled Mahi, Sycamore House Salad
Great atmosphere reminder of Savannah or Charleston. Two different fish dishes were incredible. We will be back next time in town.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Attended a cocktail party for a group.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
After hearing about their pizza, I picked one up to go. It was amazing! By far the best pizza in the Bay. Excited to try the dinner menu and stop in soon. Don’t sleep on this restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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