3.5 Stars - Food was tasty. I enjoyed certain items a lot better than others. For instance, after much pondering all the offerings of the various Marketplace eateries, my friend ordered the half rack portion of BBQ ribs and macaroni and cheese. The ribs were served with two squares of cornbread. I'm usually not one for sharing plates, but my friend insisted I sample what she ordered. The bbq sauce was bold and sweet. The meat was very tender. The mac and cheese is a large portion, creamy with subtle cheese flavor. I prefer the kick of a sharp, cheddar cheese, but it was okay.
Now, to my order. I was disappointed with the portion and wondered if I accidentally had been given a kids meal. The server confirmed I had not. The smashed fried onion burger was mediocre, and the small paper basket of plain shoestring fries was not worth the upscale price nor the long wait. I didn't notice an option in the online ordering to choose meat temperature, but the burger was cooked well done as I prefer.
Service and vibe are very laid back in the Sistrunk Marketplace. Figuring out what and how to order and then pay took quite some time--my friend is non-techy. The others we were meeting were very late arriving, but there was no pressure from staff to order drinks or give up our spot. The female bartender was very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful to prepare my friend's requested cocktail.
For a Friday night, it wasn't crowded. There were several young kids running about; their parents were somewhere in the vicinity--inside or outside. The valet is a nice bonus. Parking rate is $3/hour after the 1st free hour. read more