I can't say enough about my experience here! The cocktails were amazing, the food and the courses were each so good and the perfect amount to get a taste of everything! Loved the green vibe. read more

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Nestled inside The Edition Hotel, Lilac offers an experience that transcends mere dining. From the moment you step inside, you are greeted warmly by the very personable hostess. We were served a delicious array of hors d'oeuvres, a great start to this culinary journey. Trinity and Josue attended to our every need. My husband and I enjoyed joking with Josue and he played along with us. He is a true professional. I had the diver scallops and my husband had the beet ravioli appetizers. Both dishes were outstanding. For our entrees, I had the corvina; my husband had the beef. They were bursting with flavor and presented beautifully. I highly recommend Lilac for an unforgettable dining experience. read more

The amuse Bouche, and first course options are great. They are creative and things I haven't had before. Definitely recommend the rabbit appetizer. The main course options are good, but it's a pretty basic menu. There's other places in Tampa with much more inventive menus. And don't get me wrong, The food was really good, I just want to be blown away by all of the food if I'm spending that much money on dinner. And I wasn't blown away by any of the entrées and I had a bite of four different entrees. The service is great, everyone there is really nice and I really like the ambience of the restaurant. But if I'm going to do a tasting menu in Tampa and spend that much or more, it's going to be at Rooster and the till or Koya. read more

Food quality was terrible, very disappointed with the wine and food pairing, for the cost I would go somewhere else.

Lovely spot for a special event! Food delicious! Service was lovely. A bit overpriced but the experience was nice so enjoyed the evening! read more

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My review is pretty inline with many on here- we were so excited to try this place and to realize it is just stuck in the corner of the lobby of a hotel was the first sign.... the food, the pricing everything was subpar. The service was the best- but the food was very lacking and severely overpriced A tremendous disappointment We will not dine here again. read more

My dad and I went here to celebrate my birthday and I overall had a great time but because of the price and the Michelin star, my expectations were much higher and they overall weren't met unfortunately. First off, this place is absolutely stunning. It's inside of the Tampa Edition's lobby which has a lot of plants and focuses on using ambient light combined with natural tones and plants. This creates a moody and a cool vibe. The restaurant itself isn't very large and it's an open kitchen which is very cool to see. I do feel like the dining room is slightly cramped and I felt the tables very close to other people dining. The only issue with this is that it can be a little difficult at times getting out of your seat with servers in the way. This is not the end of the world but when you're dining at a Michelin star restaurants, the small details do not go unnoticed. The food itself was delicious and everything I had was very good. Everyone I've noticed on here has been complaining about the chocolate soufflé, but I thought it was incredibly delicious and probably my favorite thing on the menu I ate. The biggest issue I had was the short rib entree. The dish itself was delicious, but it was almost borderline not warm enough. It would've been one thing but then I tried my father's Lamb and it was piping hot. When I brought it up to the server they said something along the lines of that the sauce could've been a reason why it's meant to be served slightly colder, but I wasn't buying it especially when the mushroom I had on the plate was pretty much close to cold. Again it's not the end of the world but when you're paying $150 for a 4 course meal at restaurant with a Michelin star, this is not acceptable. The next thing I want to talk about is the service which is decent, but I don't think worthy of Michelin star level. The staff were fine, but I did not feel the like the service was incredibly personable, and I didn't feel like we were being incredibly looked after it just felt like I was at a nice restaurant. I overall had a good experience at lilac, but considering the price and the Michelin star, I don't think it is worth it. This place in my opinion does not deserve a Michelin star. read more

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Beautiful location, 5 star service, divine food. I love the fixed price menu because you get a generous amount of food for a Michelin Star restaurant. You get to enjoy caviar, each of the 4 hors d'oeuvres, an appetizer, entree & dessert. Would highly recommend for anyone looking for an impressive client dinner or special occasion date night. read more

Lilac - Chocolate soufflé for two dessert - Mediterranean Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I was excited to hear that Tampa is now home to three 1 Michelin star restaurants. I'll make this short. I was in Edinburg, Scotland and London last week and went two 1 star Michelins in each city and they were fantastic. I came here and felt underwhelmed. The food was good no doubt but it wasn't fantastic. You get trio of appetizers and you pick a starter, a main and a dessert as part of the menu and you can do a wine pairing. The lamb chops were very good but nothing to give me a wow factor, same for the fish dishes. I was told the filet was good as well. The best part of the meal were the deserts, especially the chocolate soufflé for two. The drinks were good but not fantastic. The staff were great and prompt, the overall ambiance and decor was pleasant for being in a hotel lobby as it was sectioned off well with all the foliage. So would I return? I would not make a special trip. For place that has been barley open a year, not really sure how they earned this star? read more

We had an incredible experience at Lilac. Since we visited on a week night, there was no crowd at the nearby lobby bar and we did not feel distracted at all. Some other reviews mentioned that the lobby bar can be very loud on certain nights. The hors d'oeuvres were a fun way to begin the dinner but nothing too amazing. We absolutely loved both the appetizer and main entree courses. We had looked at other Yelp reviews ahead of time to get an idea and ordered Appetizers: 1) octopus & pork belly dish and 2) braised rabbit. Main Entree: 1) duck au pouirve (our favorite item), 2) aged lamb chops. Highly recommend for a special occasion. read more

Over rated. Very pricey. I had better food on my recent Virgin Voyage cruise. Hotel is pretty. The breakfast is amazing at the Edition.

If you're lucky enough to get a reservation at this amazing restaurant, prepare yourself for the best food you have ever eaten. I do not say this lightly. My wife and I have enjoyed some of the finest restaurants in the world. The service at Lilac is impeccable, friendly, perfectly orchestrated. Our waiter was a veritable encyclopedic font of knowledge on every last detail of every item of food and wine. The menu is prix fixe only, and a mere $125 per person; wine pairings and certain add-ons are more. Our party of four ended up spending $1400 before tip, but we added a lot, including a caviar court and wine pairings. The ultimate stars of the show, however, were the plentiful and perfectly-portioned dishes. Just exquisite. And the wine pairings were the best we've ever experienced. Treat yourself. Indulge in dinner at Lilac. read more

The overall 3.7 rating tells it all. I gave it a 3 because the valet parking was $37 (including tax). That's not a typo....$37! When I called the next day and talked to the hotel front desk, I was told that the restaurant was supposed to give a credit for the valet parking, so that it would "only" be $15 - maybe plus tax. But this was not mentioned, so our car paid the $37. Good, but not good enough at their price for us to return. A couple could easily spend about $500 for a dinner here, including wine. read more

We stayed at the hotel specifically for this res at Lilac, hey, a Michelin star in Tampa is a big deal! Here's my takeaways: - the staff are amazing...hostess, waitstaff, all fabulous and at the caliber you'd expect. Somm is ok but be prepared for an upsell if you give a price point or range - the food...the starter bites were great, and a nice touch, for apps, I had the rabbit and loved it, hubby's lobster dish was wayyyyy overpowered by the strawberries. Entrees were salmon for me (overcooked but that happens often w salmon, I should've asked for it barely cooked), hubs had the duck - amazing! Desserts were delightful...the choc walnut cake and bombolinis (that calvados creme, oof, sooooo good!) - here's the tough part...the lobby bar makes the drinks for the restaurant, and the bar is frequently swarmed (tons of locals...we were sure to not book during an event at the arena, I cannot imagine if anything had been, or if the hotel was full). This meant 20 mins for our initial cocktail and it threw the entire service off. Drinks came after the starter bites, during the app, which meant I was still on my cocktail (not our bottle of wine) into the entree. No way the lobby bar should throw off the experience at a restaurant like this. They need a solve, stat. - that lobby bar comes right up and into the restaurant...not even the barrage of plants can keep the noise of the lobby pool table by the bar, nor the bustle of the bar, from being a part of your dining experience. I don't know if the tables facing the bar are a part of the bar or restaurant (I think the bar?) but it destroys every bit of ambiance the restaurant is trying to deliver. And once it gets late, the boisterous bar crowd creeps into the restaurant to sit w their drinks. Honestly, I'd love to try Lilac again, but not until they have a solve for the situation w the bar. Between the ka-thunk of pool playing, difficulty getting a drink (in a restaurant), the party right behind / near you, it's just not the ~$900 experience you'd expect. It's a shame as the staff and kitchen are at that level. Am doing 4 stars bc of the kitchen and staff...but the effect of the bar on the experience is more 2 star. read more

The concept here is an open concept hotel restaurant with a small tasting menu (4 courses counting the hors d'oeuvres) and an option for wine pairing. Overall it was a nice dining experience in a rather relaxed environment. The options for each course, except the hors d'oeuvres, were plenty and you get to choose an appetizer, entree and dessert. The food overall was flavorful however some dishes had a few ingredients that didn't make sense together (duck entree with olives; beans with the pork belly/octopus appetizer). The best dishes by far were the lobster appetizer and the chocolate soufflé. The mild tartness and sweetness of the strawberries and rhubarb were a great contrast for the marinated lobster. The wine pairing could have been better, there's definitely room for improvement there. Service was ok. Valet parking was $16 after validation. read more

Exceptional! First class all the way - service, food and ambience!! Giving Lilac 5 stars because the Yelp doesn't allow for 6. Best meal and best service we've ever had. read more

Usually I'm skeptical of bad reviews on yelp but it is for real this time. The atmosphere is refreshing, organic, and semi-posh. Cocktails and wine were great. The service is kind, thoughtful, and refined. It is textbook upscale service. It's one of the better services I've experienced in Tampa. Our server was great. However, the food is incredibly underwhelming for $600+ (includes beverages and tip) for two people. The pull apart bread in the first course of shared apps is a little dense and doughy. The tomato tart is chewy and feels like they didn't work out the kinks on it. I was excited about the rabbit pasta but the rabbit filling was ice cold and the pasta was undercooked, not just al dente. The beet & robiola caramelle is disappointing because it's not actually caramelle, it's shaved beet wrapped around robiola. I get the premise and idea behind it but it's not even shaped like real caramelle pasta. The beef tenderloin is a slice of beef with a bunch of pea shoots. The gel is tasty on the beef dish. The lamb was disappointing because it was just a couple slices of lamb chops with two pieces of sautéed asparagus, and some leeks. The jus was good, reduced well. Desserts were solid but also lacked punches of flavor. The petit fours/mignardise seemed like afterthoughts. I see how Michelin gave them one star but also I'm frustrated with Michelin being so flexible with their ratings in the Tampa area. That meal was not one star. I'm not saying the restaurant needs to use more expensive ingredients but I feel like more effort with the food is needed if you're going to charge $150 per person. It's borderline a scam. Like they think people of Tampa don't know the difference and they will fork over the money just to say they are a Michelin one star restaurant. read more

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Fantastic meal. The space is in the back corner of the lobby, and feels set off from the rest of the world. Tried the tuna tartare appetizer, duck main course, and seasonal lemon honey desert, and each of them were spectacular. read more

This was supposed to be a very special night as it was our 20 year wedding anniversary however it was extremely disappointing. First the pictures on line are very misleading. The "restaurant" is literally a section of the lobby of the hotel and not a separate room. The area is covered only by large plants so the noise level was loud. For the price I was paying per person I expected more. The food was also underwhelming. The tuna appetizer had only one flavor noted, it only tasted like lime. The octopus in the pork belly and octopus appetizer was over cooked and the beans in that dish were undercooked. That was just the appetizers. The main course dishes had very small portions and also lacked cohesive ingredients and flavors. The only thing that I enjoyed was the desert and the fact that the service was exceptional. Overall it is not worth the high price and I would not return. Not at all the way I wanted to spend such a special night. Very disappointing. Jessica Difo read more

Overpriced. Fun experience but the food isn't out of this world. The best thing on the menu is the chocolate soufflé.

TL;DR - Don't believe the mediocre reviews, this place is amazing (and probably the best in Tampa for a *real* fine-dining experience). I did a lot of research before pulling the trigger on a reservation here. Tampa-based influencers have been flooding my social media feeds with trendy pictures of the new Tampa EDITION hotel touting great food and impressive ambiance, so it surprised me that Lilac, led by Michelin-star chef John Fraser, received so little praise online. I read (literally) every review trying to figure it out, and determined that people either gave it 5/5 for exceptional service and a unique dining experience, or 1/5 for cost and inflexibility in offerings. I took a chance that I would fall in the 5/5 category (I just moved to Tampa from a large metropolitan city so I'm familiar with the true meaning of "overpriced") and I'm so glad I did! I came on Valentine's Day, sat in the dining room, and was presented with a 5-course pre fixe menu for $175/per person plus a drink menu that offered specialty cocktails for $17-20/per drink (they also had a sommelier that we did not meet because we wanted cocktails). I understand the menu on non-V-day is typically 4-courses for $140, but the choices were nearly identical save for the the additional fifth course of Risotto Invernale (white truffle risotto usually offered as an appetizer for a $95 supplement) that was served between the appetizer and dinner. We ordered: 1. Set hors d'oeuvres (for both) (there were about 5 small bites, including a lobster pastry, duck liver mousse and pain lyonnais) 2. Spiced Braised Rabbit (for both) 3. Risotto Invernale (for both) 4. Short Rib (for me), Pork Chop (for him) 5. Dark Chocolate Souffle (to share) Each and every dish was not only delicious, but memorable. The Pain Lyonnais - a simple bread with sweet onions - blew us away with a crispy, caramelized crust and buttery, moist crumb. The Spiced Braised Rabbit came in a large, stuffed pasta pocket about the size of my palm topped with a "parmesan-potato cloud" -- a heavenly heap of potatoes and cheese whipped to light, creamy perfection. The Risotto Invernale was silky savory with a generous portion of white truffle shavings that did not disappoint given the usually high price tag. The Short Rib melted in my mouth in almost absurd fashion--the darkened-sweet pistachio gremolata dissolved into the juicy, tender meat in a way that made me throw my head back and sigh. The Pork Chop was the "best thing I've ever eaten in Tampa" according to my husband (and because I took a bite, I concur it was fabulous). By the end of the meal I was too full to function, but the Souffle was worth stuffing myself a little more for: airy, rich dark chocolate souffle caved in with a long stream of saffron Anglaise, served with gelato and orange marmalade. Chef's kiss!! Unlike another reviewer's disdain for what seems like the overcomplication of simple classics, I felt every flavor complimented each other uniquely and purposefully rather than a cooking experiment gone wrong. Of course, the service was impeccable and the decor and ambiance of the main room is chic and modern, but also surprisingly warm and comfortable - the bustling kitchen is fully open to the dining room and table settings are minimal (no tablecloths or extensive cutlery and glassware), which was a nice offset to the luscious greenery and impressive light fixtures and drapery framing the small area. It drew a well-dressed crowd (on V-day at least) and most importantly, it didn't feel stuffy despite being a true fine-dining experience. I have tried a lot of restaurants in Tampa in the 2 years since I moved here, many of which have been "good" or "pretty good". This was the best dinner I've had in Tampa--and worth the price--period. read more

The setting is a hotel lobby. I felt like I was being interviewed by Zach Galifianakis on "sitting between two ferns". Service was excellent. Appetizers were good tuna tartare was excellent. My snapper was good but the $22 mahi in butter caper sauce at bonefish three days before was pretty good also. Save your money. The prefix menu has got to go. I've had way better meals for a lot less. Box is checked. Will not be back. read more

I hope it's the worst Michelin star restaurant I ever go to. Not that the food is bad, it was just solid. We were in a group that shared, so I got to sample 4+ iterations if the prix fixe menu. Things tasted good, but there wasn't a bite I'm going to crave that pulls me back and certainly isn't up to the level of delicious like other Michelin places I've tried in other cities/countries. (A one Michelin star spot in southern France blew my mind). There are also dozens of other restaurants in other cities I would rank higher than Lilac that do not have a star. I guess Michelin grades on a curve? I have to assume someone with as much restaurant experience as John Fraser was shocked they received a star, especially so soon after opening. It raises the expectations of the diner substantially. Does it feel unfair to hold Lilac to a standard they didn't technically put on themselves? Maybe. But such is life in the 'big leagues'. Like a lot of new places in Tampa, it feels like they are catering to new money that has more disposable income than sense or taste. At $200+ a person after drinks/tip/tax, I'll be back, but only if someone else is paying. read more

We arrived at the Edition hotel and the lobby has a funny and off-putting smell - somewhat like a strange combination of incense and eucalyptus. It is a scent they pipe through the hotel/restaurant on purpose but is strong and overpowering. Yuck. We had resos at Lilac...one of Tampa's new Michelin starred restaurants. The kelly green velvet seating is unexpected and very stylish. The two-top tables are so close together, however, that my wife bumped heads with the lady seated at the table behind her. When it happened, they both were startled but laughed about it. There is a bar adjacent to the restaurant so the noise level was loud as it spilled over into the restaurant, and on top of that, they were playing 1970's high energy disco music in the restaurant, which was anything but relaxing. The food was very good for the most part (scallop, rabbit, dover sole, and chocolate souffle) except that we ordered a lamb chop medium rare and it arrived tableside almost raw, not even rare. They took it back and cooked it properly but there was so much fat there might have been five small bites in total. What are they thinking? Not enjoyable at all since it was one of the two entrees. We realized at the end of the meal that we didn't have any vegetables. For example, the sole came with a side serving of pasta but a vegetable like broccolini or asparagus would have been a better accompaniment. I called the restaurant a week before the reservation to ask about the wine corkage fee...they said it was $50. We were charged $65. They asked if we wanted still or sparkling water...we said still. We were charged $20 for two bottles of water. They poured water from a bottle but we didn't drink more than a glass. I feel a little ripped off. We are one and done with this place. Not worth the $505 out the door for the two of us having brought our own wine. read more

The food was just okay. The ambiance was nice but it's a prefixed meal and we were a little disappointed when leaving. Staff was great. I just wish the quality of the food was better. At this price and having a Michelin start chef I would've expected better read more

Overrated and overpriced. Our disappointment grew as the night went on. We had a few favorites among the courses, but the majority of the food was just okay. Our bill for four was over $1000 not including tip. Don't believe the hype. read more

I have literally had better meals at Chili's, and I'm aware that Chili's sucks. While the service and ambience were spectacular, the food itself fell woefully short. The pairings between seasonings and the food is unpalatable. Every dessert had some type of herb in it. Think about it, when have you ever wanted a herb in a dessert? They ruined a beautiful dark chocolate mousse with saffron. My wife and I enjoy fine dining and are happy to pay for a superb gastronomic experience, however; this was an extremely disappointing meal but at least it stratospherically priced. My suggestion, AVOID! read more

I had pretty high expectations for this restaurant given it is MS rated. I think the restaurant is beautiful- tucked away in the back of the lobby of the edition. It is removed enough from the foot traffic and the plants give plenty of privacy so you don't feel like guests are staring at you eating. However- the food was lacking. The hors d'oeuvres we're just ok- the pull apart bread was my favourite of the evening, we had octopus which was incredible but the tuna tartare had a black dusting over the top which honestly smelled like the earth and not in a good way... our entrées consisted of the lamb and dover sole- both well cooked and good, just not screaming Michelin star in my opinion. The butter sauce on the Dover sole overpowered the taste of the fish and the rigatoni that came on the side was a little out of place. Our service was kind and attentive (they did bring me the wrong drink accidentally but they were quick to correct the error) Overall, it's too expensive and I left without wanting to try more. read more

Birthday dinner at Lilac. The food was amazing, especially the ribeye for two. So good, I will def go back. read more

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Great staff but food was not memorable, all appetizers were pastry like, none of the meal had that light fresh feel either in taste or appearance. read more

Service was impeccable! We were looking forward to seeing how this Michelin restaurant was. We stayed at the hotel and besides the service the food was terrible. Apps were pre made and nothing spectacular. The scallop app was great but the pasta, duck and salmon weren't great. Fat not rendered and not edible. The desserts were just ok. Hope they get it together but it was just cookie cutter and nothing to rave about. So sad because we wanted to love it. read more

Disappointed the minute we sat down, despite the restaurant being informed that it was our anniversary we were not seated in a booth. We were seated in a small table in the middle of the restaurant. Strike two, was seeing patrons dressed in shorts and sneakers! The attire is supposed to be smart casual. We were dressed in dark clothing and the napkins were white, we were not offered dark napkins. My main dish of Swordfish with roasted eggplant caviar was salty. I let our server know this, she said she would inform the Chef. At the end of the meal, someone by the name of Matthew came by to ask how our meal was, my response was "Okay". He did not follow up with what would've made the experience better? The only positive of this dining experience was our server Lina, she was exceptional. This was not a "Michelin Star" worthy experience for sure! One and done for us. read more

This was truly one of the most unpleasant meals I've ever overpaid for. "Michelin" star chef... they made a big deal about even being able to get my husband, myself and our daughter a table. Rather than tell us everything on the menu is weird, we ordered a 3rd prefix for our 7 year old daughter. This is a hotel with 4 other kitchens, the proper thing to do would've been to offer to bring a bowl of noddles from any other kitchen (this is what sister Marriott-portfolio properties often do). They put saffron in a chocolate soufflé. I think that explains everything. I'm sick of chef's putting their flare on dishes that just need to be made well. Saffron is for muscles, rice, maybe even an interesting glaze but why would you ruin a sweet dessert with it. This meal was obscenely expensive and severely underwhelming; nothing about it said Michelin. read more

"A fool and his money are soon parted". We started with amuse bouche that was bread reminiscent of Kings Hawaiian rolls and ended with ruby port. read more

So we came to Tampa for my wife's birthday and stayed at The Edition hotel with a Michelin star restaurant called Lilac. Our reservation was 7:45 arrived 5 minutes early and was told the table had to be set up so we waited. When we were seated we noticed that a restaurant that said formal dress had most men in their favorite T-shirt's. My wife and I have dined around the world at Many Michelin star restaurants and we're definitely not wowed. The food was good I did laugh when our server asked if we wanted to take picture of our Dover sole like this was some original dish. My wife's Diver Scallops were way to salty, the Sole was good but paired with a pasta like rigatoni which was good but strange pairing. We also watched as the table next to us finished and paid , but was talking and drinking their coffee when the manager asked them to leave because they needed the table. I think this establishment needs to visit aDaniel Boulud or Alain Ducasse restaurant to see how a real Michelin star restaurant works. read more

I am not sure how Lilac got a Michelin star. I've been to several Michelin Star restaurants before, and Lilac does not even deserve to be mentioned in the same breath. Yes, the service was good, but as expected - service like any decent restaurant would have - nothing exceptional though. The vibes in the place were awful - like a frat house party - the restaurant area is in a hotel lobby, next to a bar with a pool table so it is really loud and crowded with people drinking and playing pool. Once we were seated, our table was only separated from this lobby/bar area by plants. Furthermore, there is no dress code; I saw people in jeans, sandals, dressed "normally"... As for the food - well, it wasn't bad, but nothing memorable. Seriously, I can't remember one main course (writing this review a few months after going). I remember the bread we got at the start, and I remember we all thought the dessert was the best part even though none of us finished it - I went with a group of six adults. And it was absolutely NOT worth the price per person. There are much better restaurants in Tampa where you will spend much less and enjoy the food and ambiance more. I suspect they must have paid a lot for their undeserved Michelin star... Would not go back, even if they lost their star and lowered their prices. read more

Visited Lilac on a Wednesday night. The restaurant is very pretty with the big globe lights and greenery. However, the restaurant is small but not intimate because it is pretty noisy. Service at Lilac was 5 stars. The hostesses were very friendly, good first impression. The servers were attentive. Water glasses were refilled often and dirty plates were cleared quickly. Unfortunately, food was more 3.5 but based on the price, it's more of 3. There were 4 types of hors d'oeuvres for the table. None of them were very exciting. I had the beet appetizer. As much as i enjoy beets, it was too much on one plate. Two of us ordered the king salmon as our main entree. Mine was cooked perfectly but the other one was very unevenly cooked, some parts were still raw. The desserts were probably the best part of the meal. The chocolate walnut cremeux was beautifully plated and tasted wonderful. The olive oil cake was delicious as well. The cake though was huge, which made it less appealing, we were only able to finish about 1/4 of the cake. Lastly, communication between the restaurant and the valet needs to be improved. We were informed that valet would be free at Lilac. When we tried to retrieve our car afterwards, the valet tried to charge us $15 for parking. That didn't leave a good last impression unfortunately. read more

Went back for a second try and was so disappointed- poor quality food, disappointing service, overpriced. The short rib was all fat and when we pointed it out we expected they would bring another that was edible. They did not. The otherwise acceptable chocolate soufflé was doused with saffron sauce rendering it inedible. They spilled food on my handbag and dropped off a cocktail napkin for me to clean up the spill. It was the worst $650 meal ever. Chain food- chain service. Try Ponte instead. Much higher quality and better service. read more

Disappointing. The food selection and design were great but not the execution. My swordfish was hard and overcooked. The ambience was not intimate nor romantic. Tables in the middle are bistro type, too small, uncomfortable and close to each other. We wanted to savor the food without the distraction of other tables' conversations. The setting and background music are more for a bar or casual dining. The potential exists because the dishes are designed by a good chef but I doubt he personally supervises this kitchen. read more

This fixed menu restaurant did not live up to its marketing. There were three of us. We liked a couple of the starters but the entrees were sub-par. The short rib was all fat. When the Manager came to our table and ask how everything was... I told him, and he said he would let the chef know..... ok response if you weren't at such an upscale place. The chef may loose his star. read more