We absolutely loved this place! Came here for date night and made reservations the day before. You…read moreget to sit at the counter and watch them prepare and cook all the food right in front of you. It was such a fun experience and quite impressive given how small the space is. My favorite dish was the New England Chowder Style Fish Soup. It was so fresh and flavorful. The cod tasted so good with the potatoes, carrots, onions and parsley. All of our dishes were prepared by a very friendly lady who immigrated from the DR. Everything tasted incredible and we left feeling very satiated. Definitely can't wait to come back! Would recommend making reservations beforehand since there's only space for ~16 ppl.

This is our second time at Rella! It always scratches that seafood itch! This time we started with…read morea millionaire chowder - if you're not a fan of seafood chowder this may be a great option as it is a chicken based chowder. It was creamy and well portioned even for two of us sharing. We then opted for the littleneck clams, which was served with chorizo. The broth/soup was perfect to dip some house rolls! We then ended with our favorite thing on the menu - the shrimp sliders, well seasoned and served with a side or chips For dessert we had the lovely, rich budino. A cup of coffee on the side hit the spot! What I truly love about this place is the transparency - the cook is right in front of you! You can see them working meticulously to put together our shrimp sliders or the octopus salad if that's your fancy I love how cozy it is yet bright and vibrant. Highly recommend this spot!

Excellent service, excellent food , romantic and upscale , beautiful ambiance. Cocktail was on the…read moresmall side for the premium that you're already paying. Other than that, a great restaurant .

We had a fantastic dinner at Gio's. The steak was cooked and seasoned perfectly, and the sides…read morereally elevated the meal. The brussels sprouts and asparagus were delicious, and the mashed potatoes and mac & cheese were rich, creamy, and indulgent. Even though we were full, dessert was a must. The gingerbread cheesecake was a great seasonal option with warm spice, and the brownie was rich, fudgy, and perfect for chocolate lovers. The service truly stood out -- the staff was incredibly accommodating, which made the experience even better. The elegant, historic ambiance makes Gio's a great choice for a special night out. We'll definitely be back.

Not a bad fish sandwich, ordered haddock which was flaky but pretty thin and over cooked on the…read moreends. Since both pieces were ends it was good bite vs not as good a bite. The breading was a fine cornmeal I think. Served with hot sauce n tarter on the side.

Sun Fish is the one source in the area for the kind of fresh fish I prefer, but that is very…read moreoccasional. Inasmuch as I live outside of the city, I would be appreciative if I could call before driving in to find out if that fish was in supply. However, the store will not extend this courtesy. Apparently there are enough desperate people shopping there that customer service is of no importance. Too bad, I would certainly patronize

This has 'rebranded' to Max's Bar and Bistro but there's no listing for it yet. We have never been…read morethere for dinner so this is a new experience for us regardless. The location is on Gibbs Street, right across from the Eastman Theater. It's located in a large building that has part of the Eastman school inside. The foyer/lobby is huge and it over looks a nice park. The restaurant itself isn't that large but a nice cozy space, decorated in gray/white with art prints. Our server was lovely and we were well attended. It gets a bit noisy with the bar but not too bad. The specials were plentiful. We ended up having the clam appetizer which was spectacular. Just a really hearty dish we could share. Clam broth was just divine. My husband had the duck which was cooked perfectly and I had a haddock dinner that was the best fish I've eaten in a long time. It was on top of roasted veg and topped with a relish. Really amazing. Price points were higher for the entries but to be honest, worth every penny.

Went there for a romantic date night & unfortunately was disappointed with the atmosphere. It was…read morenot what we expected. It's inside a building complex and feels more like a hotel restaurant than a stand alone. Our server was wonderful. The appetizers - bread, Camembert cheese, French onion, beet salad - were delicious. I ordered the special: crab stuffed trout wrapped in bacon and enjoyed it, but, while I was in the restroom my boyfriend overheard a member of the kitchen staff talking about how it is common practice at this restaurant to take the "fish that is getting older" and "wrap it in bacon and stuff it with crab." Absolutely not what I wanted to hear after eating most of my dinner. The complaining by this staff member continued after I returned & just made us eager to leave. It's unfortunate that this happened because the food was pretty enjoyable.

We sat on the patio and had a perfect birthday dinner. My…read morehusband and I shared the date night special. We started with a delicious bottle of wine followed by our choice of appetizer, salad and entree. Each choice was delicious( artichoke French, Caesar salad, chicken French and shrimp scampi. Finishing with a strawberry crème brûlée. The best part was that I never once felt rushed from course to course. It was a very pleasant evening.

I went with my 15 year old niece here prior to going to the RBTL for a show. I had made our…read morereservation for 5pm (earliest reservation time) and upon arrival we were the only ones there, with the exception of one patron eating and drinking at the bar. We were greeted by the hostess, that I believe was either the owner or part manager of the restaurant. She sat us down and gave us menus (didn't mention the specials) and then proceeded to go and turn on all of the Christmas decorations in the restaurant and tell us about her deals when purchasing all of them. Finally upon her return the waitress took our drink orders and when I asked she gave us the listing of specials for the evening. My niece had a specialty mocktail that was described as having a "hint" of lavender- turns out the other items were done with a hint and all my niece (and I tasted) was the strong presence of lavender. For appetizers we ordered fried calamari that came with the typical red sauce- the fried calamari was good, but nothing special. We also ordered the lamp lollipops for an additional app and let me just say- they were the BEST part about our dinner! Perfectly cooked to medium rare and seasoned and grilled to perfection. It was my neices first time trying them and she said she couldn't wait to have them again. For our main dishes, my niece had the penne vodka- which was "okay" but really lacked on favor, nothing really special about it. I honestly think she makes it better at home. For my entree I had the Salmon- which came with a very thick strawberry sauce over the top of it. My fish was cooked perfectly and tasted great- without the thick "strawberry like" sauce over the top of it (I ended up scraping it off of the fish. I also wasn't a fan of the black rice-it had a very off putting smell and after having my first taste decided one bite was enough.

Found this place after looking for oysters in the area. They have $1 Oyster Thursdays!!! Amazing…read morestaff and solid drinks! Would highly recommend!

I rarely leave reviews, so know that this is sincere. We visited The Vesper for the first time…read moretonight and it was amazing. We sat at the bar (note: make a resy!) and had 18 delicious oysters, seafood cakes that were out of this world, and truly the best burger I have ever tasted. Service was friendly and fun - bar drinks were extra special - try the peachy bourbon one! Wow. We made a reservation for next week!