Garrison's is a beautiful venue on Metairie Road. The staff is extremely friendly and welcoming. The chicken cutlet sandwich is wonderful, and so is their burger! Salads are great and the portions on everything are generous. I eat here regularly, usually by myself, and always enjoy the family feel the staff gives the place. Live music in the bar in the evenings is a nice touch, too. I highly recommend this spot. Best value on Metairie Road IMO! read more

Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails - American Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

I initially thought this was a restaurant, but it's really more of a cocktail lounge with a limited food menu. We started with the chicken pâté, which was excellent, and the focaccia bread was an A+. For our entrees, we ordered the burger and fries and the steak frites. The portions were on the smaller side, and both dishes were heavily salted. The burger was tasty, but at $20, it felt overpriced for what it was. The steak frites was rich and would have been much better with less salt. The atmosphere was also a challenge. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Inside was very crowded and quite loud, while outside was too hot to be comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was pleasant but wasn't very attentive, likely because she was managing five or more tables in our section. Overall, while the appetizers were the highlight of the meal, the entrees, service, and atmosphere left us underwhelmed. read more

Visiting family for the holidays and a relative was raving about the chicken sandwich here so we decided to give it a try. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a decent sized parking lot here and the interior and outside grounds are very well kept.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We chose to sit outside, plenty of seating with shade for most.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Starting off with shrimp toast and heirloom tomatoes was a good start to our lunch experience. I ordered the chicken sandwich and my wife got the fresh pasta. We were blown away by both dishes. Juicy chicken with peppers on ciabatta bread and fries to write home about. The pasta was in pesto that seemed freshly made and the grilled chicken thighs we added was fantastic. Thoroughly impressed with the food here but only second to our waiter as far as the total experience. It was a bearded young gentleman, I didn't catch his name but he took care of us and was very attentive. Completely impressed with this establishment and I'd recommend any and all to check this place out. read more

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Wow. This restaurant is great! I ordered the Chicken Cutlet Sandwich and my husband ordered the Smash Burger. The chicken cutlet is huge! I saved half for later. The chicken was fried crispy, juicy and had an olive tapenade spread - incredibly good! And this place has some of the best fries I've ever had - seasoned to perfection. I would definitely come back just for this sandwich. My husband liked his smash burger a lot. read more

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I'd come back for takeout just to get the chicken cutlet sandwich! That was the only thing we ordered the whole night that we liked. We didn't even bring home leftovers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place has so much potential, it's super cute but we didn't like the food or drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was the only thing we did enjoy. Our waitress was very nice and like I said [[HIGHLIGHT]]atmosphere was perfect outside!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The seating was cute inside and out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Ok, I rarely feel the need to post a bad review but the food and service were not great. What I had was mid and got cold fast even though it was warm out. My friend and I were rudely "welcomed" by the host up front. We also didn't experience much attentiveness until we had ordered some of the more expensive items on the menu. It was distasteful. read more

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Dinner at Garrisons was amazing! *The scallops were an extremely flavorful and unique dish. I was surprised by the chickpeas and how everything went so well together. However, not being a fan of special sauces, I wasn't a fan of the aioli. *The pornstar martini was a deliciously refreshing and exotic blend of vanilla and passion fruit. It was pretty strong also, I could barely finish it. Loved my experience here and its cozy ambience, the staff were all so nice and friendly. I can't wait to visit again, make sure y'all go check them out! read more

Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails - Pornstar Martini - American Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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we were looking for a special place to enjoy Mother's day and online reviews recommended Garrison so we made a reservation. We arrived a bit early and the restaurant was a bit confused as to the number of people in our reservation. they started the poor customer service which continued throughout the time. overall customer service and timing was poor but food quality and taste was good. we got seated and ordered the cheese and bread as a starter. The bread was really good while the cheese was alright. We then ordered the pancakes, the veggie omelette, the shrimp omelette, brussels sprouts, side potatoes, and a side of toast and biscuit. The brussels sprouts were really good while the potatoes were decent. The veggie omelette was good while the shrimp omelette had really small shrimps. the biscuit tasted frozen and the pancakes were good but were small and more Japanese-style. overall, the food had good flavor but the portion size was a bit small and the customer service was not good read more

Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails - restaurant - American Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

We're were greeted and seated quickly. The waitress seemed a bit new or perhaps overwhelmed with too many tables, so the manager gave her a hand. At least I assume he was the manager or perhaps owner. The restaurant was full but it wasn't too noisy which sometimes can be an issue in smaller intimate spaces. The menu was a bit electric and had its own twist to New Orleans cuisine. Our food came quickly. The pancakes looked thick and heavy but they were light and fluffy. The bacon was a thick cut and the shrimp and grits were anything but traditional. There was a grit cake smothered in a seafood broth which was a bit too salty but had a good flavor. read more

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This is a great spot for Happy Hour in Metairie. I had the Pornstar Martini. The Walnut Old Fashioned was quite delicious as well. read more

Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails - American Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

I went to the Garrison for the first time on a Wednesday night. Pulled up and there was a good-sized parking lot with additional parking across the street. We sat inside, but the outdoor area was spacious and has good vibes. The inside of the restaurant had great vibes, with all kinds of paintings and pictures on the wall that gave it a cool, artsy feel. The ambiance was romantic but still trendy. The food was delicious - we started with the crab gnocchi and shrimp toast, then I had the pasta bolognese for my entree. The shrimp toast was definitely my favorite dish of the night.. not counting dessert, because the chocolate mousse was honestly one of the best desserts I've ever had. I will definitely be back to explore the menu and the outdoor seating area. read more

Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails - Chocolate mousse & coffee - American Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Pretty space, food decent- terrible service.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Ran out of Diet Coke & iced tea. Waiter was an inexperienced child. They 'auctioned' off the food, meaning there was no record of who ordered what. Inevitably the wrong dishes were passed to wrong people. When I addressed the crap service w/ highly arrogant & unpolished owner/manager his response "don't you know what you ordered?". How embarrassing for a fine dining establishment in such a restaurant heavy town to act like a jerk & imbecile. Never spending another $ in there. So many fabulous restaurants w/ attentive & capable overhead management. Truly flabbergasted at entire experience actually. Hopefully the next tenants (this business will get run into the ground sooner than later) will be more polished & professional. read more

Have been for lunch and dinner and throughly enjoyed both. They have an excellent happy hour too with great deals on apps and cocktails. Very friendly staff and consistently delightful food. Recommend their Caesar with either a fried chicken cutlet or grilled chicken thighs--they do not skimp on the meat! The onion dip appetizer surprised me as well. read more

Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails - Citrus salad with grilled chicken thigh - American Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

I came here for brunch nearly a year ago and then more recently, I came here for happy Hour. I was little more impressed with the HH then the brunch. I do think they probably stepped their game up for brunch from what I have read. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is a gorgeous space and used to be someone's home. I love that we have something like this in Metairie because New Orleans has a bunch of places that are homes turned restaurants and its charming. I love the choice of color on the walls, those beautiful sea blues everywhere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The things I did not enjoy about the brunch was the odd times for the mimosas, in fact they ran out when got there, our brunch was for 1pm. The shrimp and grits were the oddest shrimp and grits I have ever eaten. I guess because it was a grit and not grits... very different. [[HIGHLIGHT]]On to happy hour, it is only at the bar, which has a few high-top tables and a few seats at the bar. Its Wed - Fri till 630.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the chicken liver mousse and the French fries. I enjoyed the dips for the fries, but they weren't as crispy as I would like. Overall, I will probably be back for HH. read more

Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails - HH Wed to Fri till 630. chicken mousse liver - American Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

Honestly had a really great experience here! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is so clean and elegant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Beautiful artwork and great color design in my opinion.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food was absolutely amazing. The short ribs and whipped mashed potatoes is a winner! The service was fast, the waiter was amazing and made some recommendations. I will definitely be back! read more

Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails - French Fries and Fried Cauliflower - American Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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Took my husband to lunch for his birthday and it was perfect! The food was delectable. The service was excellent and [[HIGHLIGHT]]ambiance was beautiful and calm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend! Parker was our waiter and he was perfect! Attentive but not hovering. read more

Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails - Caesar salad. Perfect amount of dressing and really fresh - American Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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Garrison Kitchen in Metairie is slinging plates that'll make you weak in the knees. Let's start with the Walnut Old Fashioned--smooth, a little nutty, and just strong enough to get you into some fun trouble. The burrata? So creamy and luscious, it practically begs you to spread it all over. Then there's the chicken cutlet sandwich, crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside--like a perfect first date you actually wanna take home. The fresh pasta is always house-made. And those scallops? Seared so perfectly, they melt in your mouth like a whispered secret. Garrison knows how to tease your taste buds--just be ready to surrender. read more

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10/10! Service was amazing, food was on point and the atmosphere is a vibe! Love their decor and the outdoor space is just as stunning as the inside. They offer a Texas ginger beer that tastes better than Vernon's! The braised short ribs were extremely tender and the brussel sprouts were flavorful. I can't wait to try more of their menu. read more

Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails - Braised short ribs with whipped potatoes - American Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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Went to lunch and had a nice selection, a bit on the smaller side though. The poor server, apparently the other one called out that day, kept up with everyone, it was a full house when we finished. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was good to see how they converted an old house into a new space, we didn't eat outside but the area would be ideal in cooler months.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I've been a few times over now for both dinner and brunch so I'm fully comfortable giving these 5 stars. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Firstly, the restaurant is super cute but I always sit on the patio, which is spacious and has a tv in every separate little part. They have humongous fans, which not only cool you down but blow away skeeters & flies.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is always stellar. I've received great recommendations each time and they did not disappoint. I accidentally went at happy hour the first time & you can't beat $9 cocktails that are not watered down & are tasty. The first one I tried was the Alligatorade - tequila, midori, & lime. It was quite tasty. I think I also had a Penicillin that was good too. The server advised to try the burrata &, MAN, am I glad I listened. I got it twice since then lol. It's burrata with thin shaved cantaloupe, candied jalapeños, hot honey, & mint. It doesn't come with bread but I always ask for crostinis & they oblige. It is so delicious. The crab gnocchi? Also, a hit. They give you a healthy heap of crab meat too. So flavorful, perfectly cooked gnocchi. The braised short ribs are tender and rich and yummy. Perfect whipped potatoes to boot. I don't remember the name of the dessert I had but it was one of the best I've ever eaten & I'm not a dessert gal. It was puff pastry with house made peanut butter & blackberry jam. I'm not even big on peanut butter but I was all in on this. Perfectly layered and balanced and not too sweet. The first time I went for brunch, the server suggested the chicken cutlet sandwich. I was hesitant because I'm not big on sandwiches because I don't eat a lot of bread. But, baby, I am so glad I tried it. It was delicious! Perfectly seasoned cutlets, lemony arugula, briny olives, and the perfectly acidic pickled peppers *chef's kiss*. All this was on ciabatta btw. The last time I went for brunch, I got the burger and it hit the spot. Perfectly cooked and seasoned and the fries were great. Please don't let me forget to mention that they have $20 bottomless mimosas, which I take full advantage of. I've switched up the juices I get with them as well. This has quickly become one of my fave spots & one I will continue to go back to. read more

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I've been tossing around the number of stars I should assign Garrison, and I couldn't decide for a bit. Four or five? I landed on five for the following reasons. This being a fairly new spot, I was impressed with the smooth service we received. There weren't any hiccups and our server was a such a pro that I felt as if I was at a long established New Orleans gem. She was extremely helpful and her suggestions were spot on. She was attentive and professional, with a strong side of genuine kindness. The food was all solid with the exception of the duck salad. Although the flavor of the duck was nice, the rest of the dish felt like nothing. It was as if the intent was just to serve a small bit of tasty duck, and then the chef decided that there should be some presentation, so they placed it on some filler. I think a few slices of duck on a beautiful, small plate would've been nice, and at a lower price point. The focaccia bread service was good. Now for my burger - it was delicious. It was cooked perfectly and had great flavor. I would have appreciated a side of fries or fancy onion rings, so maybe in time this will change. Aside from my burger looking very lonely on the plate, it was a win. I had the king cake cocktail with my meal and I am blown away. It was a perfect interpretation. My hat is off to whomever conceived this unique drink. I've had my share of king cake cocktails over the years, and this was by far my absolute favorite. Y'all, it was sweet but a little bold, and the cinnamon flavor was exactly enough. I wanted a second one, but am a lightweight, so had to limit myself on this particular night. The decor and ambiance were nice as well. read more

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We had been to Garrison's for a drink before, but, this was our first time eating. We were sharing plates. We got the fries (generous portion), chicken cutlet sandwich and fried cauliflower. The cauliflower was the most surprisingly delicious version we've ever eaten! Their fries are thick cut and seasoned with a bit of pepper in the mix, which we enjoyed. Loved the dip for them. The chicken cutlet sandwich was very good, a bit on the bready side for me, so, I took one piece of cutlet off to eat alone and it was lemony wonderful. We loved the service, cool atmosphere, artwork and enjoyed two espresso martinis as well. We will return. read more

My wife and I went for Valentines dinner. Drinks were miniature and very expensive. My wife's short rib was ok but my pork chop was dry and tough. Entrees were extremely overpriced for the portions. No ice...thought I was in England. Al a carte bread and wedge salad was good. Service was friendly. Might try again after I get my inheritance. read more

Ariel was our server outside for Valentine's Day, she was amazing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance under the gazebo was nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The kitchen was a little slow with the food, but it was worth the wait. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is cute, made reservations for Easter brunch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Sat quicky so that was good. But we ordered pancakes and the came out doused in syrup. I mean like dripping! All you could taste was syrup. Not one member of the group liked their meals. One and done for us! read more

I wanted to enjoy my visit to Garrison, but the experience fell short in several areas. The water had a strong chlorine smell, which was off-putting. We were seated and left without menus for about 10 minutes, and calling the restaurant beforehand was difficult since the phone was never answered. Our table wasn't fully set when we sat down. We had to ask for napkins. When the food arrived, it was served with improper silverware, and we had to wait for the correct utensils while the food got cold. Overall, the service issues really took away from what could have been a better dining experience. read more

Food was so good and tasty. I love the variety they offered. We had a party of 14 and love the room upstairs they sat us in. Our server Dylan K. Was very attentive and nice. Very polite, and gave us great suggestions when ordering. I will definitely be back. read more

Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails - Pancakes - American Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] good food good service chicken liver mouse Burrata. Don't sleep on this place

We visit the New Orleans area a few times a year and I usually rely on a local friend to make suggestions for fantastic restaurants that I might otherwise miss. I am so glad that he made us aware of Garrison! It was well worth the drive from the French Quarter to dine at this fabulous, local owned restaurant. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Frist off, the building is gorgeous. The decorations are very classy and it is clear that someone paid attention to all the details. From the well placed picture groupings to the plates used for serving, it is apparent everything was intentional[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The outside area is fabulous and I would have loved to join the party going on outside, except my husband was wearing an Ole Miss shirt and it was apparent it was an LSU group mourning that day's loss to Ole Miss! But, what a fabulous spot to enjoy a ballgame, and the weather was perfect[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. My husband ordered the featured margarita and said it was terrific, with a unique flavor and not too sweet. We had the fried oysters as an appetizer and they were cooked perfectly, with a light, crispy batter and served piping hot! I enjoyed them very much with my glass of Pinot Grigio. My husband ordered the filet as his main course. It was served sliced with roasted potatoes and creamed spinach. The filet was well seasoned, with enough to enhance the flavor and not overpower it. It was cooked to order at a perfect medium-rare. Both of the sides complimented the tenderness and flavor of the filet. They were so busy that it took a little long on the glass of Cabernet to join us at the table to go with the steak, but we could understand that. Our waitress did a fantastic job of taking care of us in spite of how busy they were. I ordered the scallops and the roasted mushrooms as a side. The scallops were an absolute knock out! They were seared with a crispness on them, without being overcooked and rubbery. I love scallops that are cooked well, but hate nothing more to get overcooked scallops that are chewy and have all the flavor cooked out of them. The chick pea mix they were served over gave a wonderful base without trying to out do the scallops. A perfect pairing. I also loved the aioli and believe there were tiny potatoes also in the mix. I practically licked the bowl. The mushrooms were not your average white button mushrooms, but were a hearty and earthy delight that exploded with flavor when roasted. This is another reason why I was OK with the Cabernet coming out a little slow. I was able to steal a few drinks of it from my husband to go with the mushrooms and the flavors together were outstanding. For those saying that the portions were small, I thought them to be reasonable for a high end restaurant. There is obviously a focus on quality over quantity. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There was a very loud group next to us celebrating a birthday, so we were grateful that the builder included acoustical panels in the ceiling to help absorb the sound. Without it our dinner would not have been as enjoyable[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. You absolutely cannot go wrong here. I look forward to having brunch here when we return! read more

I arrived to celebrate Mother's Day with my mom and was shocked to find out my reservation I booked on Thursday for Mother's Day at 12:30pm was not in their system. Manager acted confused and said the reservations were blocked out and that she personally blocked them out the week prior. She could not explain how I was able to reserve 12:30. She had no answers. Just that I am not in their system If the spots were all blocked out and booked, then what is the explanation for me being able to get in there and make a reservation fir 12:30 on Mother's Day? She blamed the mishap on Resy. Just stared at me with nothing much to say. Very stern and unapologetic. When asked if I could at least wait for a table, she noted they were fully booked all day. I requested a gift certificate or something! for THEIR systems mishap in their connection between their booking website and Resy. She responded she could not even give me a GC! My gosh! I would have been fine with $5 off or a free dessert. It's not my fault their booking system screwed up. So so mad. And I'm not one to get upset over little things or make a scene. But when I got outside I spoke to the guests waiting to get in and explained what just happened. Just letting them know how the manager was rude and very cold. No apologies what so ever. No empathy. I hope the guests waiting outside had a better experience than I did for my party of two. Just mom and I. Sent from my iPhone read more

We went for Sunday brunch. Our service was average and feel they have poor staffing. The chicken cutlet was amazing- moist tasty and flaky. read more

Food -great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere - wonderful an old home instead of a glorified strip mall... even better[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Made reservations one week ahead of time for a very special lunch. Went personally to speak to "Heather the day before to ask if placecards, flower arrangement centerpiece, and a small gift wrapper package could be left. Picked out the table. What could go wrong? The day of (last Sunday) we arrived to no table set up. No flowers, gift, placecards and were told all they had was a high top at the bar area. Very disappointing to have gone PERSONALLY The day before and spoke to the manager and no sorry. I excused myself to tell Heather please bring me the gift but keep the flowers and placecards as my guests wouldn't know what they missed out on. She brought the gift and flowers which at that time had to be sandwiched in between our appetizers VERY DISAPPOINTED. Called back today to see if I could contact Steven Stewart but no o e could give me a way to reach him. Perhaps he will see this. Loved this restaurant. Just thought It was the kind of d if place that could assist me with a surprise read more

Portions were extremely small. Crab gnocchi had no flavor. Normally everything we order here is pretty good but wasn't impressed read more

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I'm not complaining about the food as it was good and appetizers were amazing. The salad was fresh and drinks definitely hit the spot. The visit was just hands down horrible with service. My party had multiple orders for drinks put in but they had a excuse to put the food order in. The party sat at 7:45 and it was 9:00 by the time we got to order food. The best part was the drink spilled on my wife after dinner. The manager came up to apologize but for a large party of people that made the mood and room quiet. read more

We have visited Garrisons a couple of times and the food is pretty good. First visit we tried the ribeye and the bolognese. Steak was tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked. The bolognese was creamy and rich. Delicious but definitely enough for a couple of meals. On our 2nd visit we tried the porkbelly with cabbage and the grill pork chop with grit cake. The pork belly was tender and quite tasty. We both would have preferred a little char on it. The pork chop was a fail unfortunately overcooked, tough, and dry. However the grit cake served with the chop was amazing. They were very understanding and removed the chop from the bill. Dont forget to try the French 75 with cognac. read more

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The service was painfully slow, but our bartender was as sweet as she could be for being in the weeds.. and the food was delicious. It's new so hopefully they will work out the kinks! read more

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Garrison is a cute new spot in Old Metairie with a more trendy, moody ambiance! I didn't get many pics, but it's a good place for cocktails and apps. I loved the Cheesecake (pictured) as well as the Shrimp Toast! I'll definitely be back to try the dinner or brunch service. read more

Garrison Kitchen + Cocktails - Cheesecake - American Near Me - Metairie, Louisiana

[[HIGHLIGHT]]We passed Garrison's while driving down Metairie Rd and were immediately drawn in by the charming atmosphere--even just from the car window.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] When we started searching for a cute, delicious spot for Father's Day brunch, we knew right away we wanted to give it a try. I called about a week in advance to make a reservation, and the customer service was fantastic from the start. When we arrived about 10 minutes early, our table was already ready, and the staff was incredibly kind and accommodating--especially with our 1-year-old and his high chair. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely a family-friendly spot![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They had a special menu for the holiday, and we were very pleased with both the timing and quality of our meal. We never felt rushed, but as soon as we were finished and ready to go, our server was quick and attentive in getting us our checks. Overall, it was a great experience, and we're looking forward to enjoying Sunday brunches out in the courtyard once the weather cools down. read more

My party of 3 had reservations on a Saturday evening. I was shocked to see that there was valet parking. It was backed up and created sort of a traffic jam. Personally, I don't think valet is needed here. The parking lot is large so just let people park and things will flow a lot smoother. Once seated, the server quickly brought us water but we didn't see him again for 20 - 30 minutes. I must say that I expected a better cocktail list for a restaurant with the word Cocktails in it. Once we finally placed our order, it took a while to get our food. The chicken sandwich was decent and had some nice flavors. The Brussel sprouts were overcooked and hard to chew. One of the guests had a very long hair in her Brussel sprouts. The scallops and bolognese were both meh. The accompaniments with the scallops were weird and the dish didn't mesh well. After we finished eating, we asked the server for the check and it took another 30 minutes for us to get it. Overall, the service was disappointing and we all agreed that we wouldn't want to return here. read more

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Stumbled upon this place for brunch after we found out Ruby slippers wait time was over an hour. Great decision to come here instead! Food was upscale at reasonable prices and great plating. The lemon zest on the Caesar salad was chefs kiss! All the dishes were rich in flavor! Also tried the brussels, burger and breakfast sando. read more

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