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    4.5 (98 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Mezze
    Amber L.

    Went on a Saturday afternoon. Nice ambiance. Food is fresh flavorful and authentic. Started with the mezze platter. Then went to the chicken kebab. Overall great. Service was quick and attentive. We wi be again soon.

    Inside
    Juliana P.

    Great ambiance and fantastic service. I had a lovely strawberry basil mocktail and my friend and I split the cold meze platter. It is served with warm pita. They even brought us some more pita when we ran out, without us asking. The platter is a really a nice variety of flavors and textures. I couldn't tell you what every single one was made of but there was one made with grape leaves, so very much like a dolma, which was great. We enjoyed the beets/based meze, as well as the olives, and anything yogurt based or served with olive oil. There was one topped with pepita, which was my favorite. The plates together speak for themselves but go even better together. Everything felt really flavorful and healthy. I'd love to come back some time to try other dishes and perhaps a cocktail next time. We kept it pretty light this time. Looks like they have great wine list as well.

    Lamb shank keskek. I tried to lighten the pic up with editing sofwate, but it's still too dark and hidden in a high sided bowl.
    Wayne L.

    Met up with two other couples on a rainy Monday night since that was the night that worked for them. The place ended up being fairly busy for such a night, which is a good sign. We shared the Meze combo, the fish roe appetizer, as well as the Merguez sausage appetizer. I can't comment on the fish roe as two of our group were so excited for it I left it to them. The merguez was quite good, including the arugula topped toast that came with it. The Meze reminded me of a lot of places I have eaten in Israel where they bring out a bunch of small plates of various spreads and pickled items. They were all decent, but on the bland side for me. Service was attentive but not overbearing. It was on the dark side, which made it not the easiest to see when cutting the meat off the lamb shank I ordered. Speaking of the lamb shank, the meat was tender, though sparse compared to the one Katie has pictured. The grain and sauce served under it was luscious, though a bit under seasoned. Most of our group was doing a dry January so we did not order cocktails. I got a Lagunitas IPA, which was one of two beers offered. It oddly came in a snifter type glass. It was a good evening overall, though I think it's a bit overpriced for what they are delivering.

    Cold meze platter
    Nora K.

    Opelia is all about good vibes and good food ! Mezes can fill you up and didn't really need the dessert(skip) . The lamb lollipops and octopus was top notch .

    Meze combo
    Katie R.

    Updating my review because I finally came for dinner! We didn't have a reservation, but we were still able to get a table, it was pretty empty when we arrive around 6pm, but by the time 7pm rolled around the place was very crowded, so again, make a reservation if you know you want to come here and be guaranteed a table inside. Just about everything on the menu sounded good, so narrowing it down to just a few items wasn't easy, luckily our server had some good recs. For two of us we decided to share two apps and one entree, which ended up being plenty of food. We got the Octapodaki (octopus) and Meze combo to start, then the Incik (braised lamb shank) to follow. We loved everything in the Meze combo, it had a great variety of dips and small bites. The octopus was cooked perfectly and came with some tasty beans, especially when drizzled with lemon. And the lamb, oh baby, the lamb was amazing. The sauce that it was served with was absolutely fantastic, the meat was tender and not at all gamey, it was a great dish. Again service was wonderful, possibly even better this time since it wasn't as busy and we got more attention. The bartender was even walking around to tables and asking how their drinks were. I didn't love mine as I was expecting it to have a little bit more of a pomegranate taste to it, he immediately offered to take it back and brighten it up with some juice, which was very thoughtful and made it more to my liking. Fun spot to come for a nicer meal or date night, it's romantic and fun, and the vibes are great.

    Fries and Brussels yum!
    Michelle D.

    Blown away by our meal here! As a former Sidecar loyalist, I was hoping the meal would stand up to my high expectations and Opelia easily surpassed them. The server was a bit slow to pour our waters and get our drinks ordered, but otherwise the meal was fantastic. All of the apps were cooked to perfection and the meze plate was so fun to try each dip with the pita bread slices. We also loved the Opelia salad. Yummy fig and beets throughout with butter lettuce. The sea bass, chicken, and lamb chop mains were all exceptionally cooked with new flavors. The cheesy couscous under the chicken was a standout for all of us. My friend made a good point that chicken can sometimes be an underwhelming dish, but it was better than any restaurant where I've ordered. The bread pudding was not my favorite bread pudding because it seemed a tad on the dry side than I would have liked, but that also may be because I was dreaming about the key pie cheesecake that I wish our group had picked. ;) Glad to have an overall, amazing Mediterranean/ Turkish restaurant in LG! *Tip: Monday night was a great night to dine in as parking was so easy since a lot of restaurants are closed Mondays now. Also, not crowded, but we did have a res since it's a smaller interior. *

    Fries
    Nikita K.

    The setting inside Opelia is super nice and the menu had decent vegetarian options at least for the appetizers. The portion size of the appetizers was really good though so I didn't even need to order entrees. The fries had a unique seasoning and tasted really good. I also got the brussel sprouts and shishito peppers. Don't think I'd get the peppers again but the brussel sprouts were really good. The pita with hummus was also flavorful and the dish came with a lot of pita bread. The parking may be difficult especially on weekends as it's in downtown. The service was really good and our server was great and encouraged us to stay way past closing time if we wished which was nice!

    Entrance/Patio
    K. C.

    Visited with as a party of six on an early Friday evening and the place was beginning to get busy. They offer both patio and interior dinning. Our reservation was for the dining room, which has a warm and welcoming vibe. We were seated immediately, followed by excellent service throughout the meal. To start we ordered cocktails and a cold appetizer sampler for the table. Both were good, but the cold Mezes sampler plate was an outstanding mix of badimcan, beet borani, kereviz, tokat, sarma, olives, tatziki, ezme, marash, olive oil with pita bread. Although the house craft cocktails were also good, most of us felt they lacked the unique flavors of true mixologist crafted drinks. As entrée's my wife had the Kuzu Pirzola, which is Lamb Chops and I tried the Manti Merguez, a meat dumpling in a tomato sauce with lamb meatballs. Both were very good, but again, neither really popped in flavor. Overall the restaurant offers a great opportunity to try very good Turkish cuisine and excels at customer service.

    Biftek
    Jen K.

    Such a lovely restaurant, walking is to a warm and inviting space. We came without a reservation and they were able to seat us (2) without any issues. Warm and welcoming services was prompt and not rushed. We started with Beet Borani, Octapodaki, Lamb Lolipops they were all delicious. The Opelia salad was fantastic with the dried fruits. We split the Biftek, they kitchen sliced the meat and this dish was delish and perfect for two and couldn't end the night without desert Diyarbakir light and not overly sweet it was a great end to dinner. We will be back with friends in tow.

    Lamb chops cooked to perfection
    Elena C.

    Vibe: 4/5 Service: 5*/5 Drinks: 2/5 Food: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Although I still mourn the loss of Sidecar (sigh), I'm happy to report that Opelia is an excellent addition to LG's culinary scene. The gentleman working at the front door was not very welcoming. It was quite off-putting, actually. Luckily, our waitress with an Eastern European accent was phenomenal and made up for it. The food we ordered was extremely delicious and well-prepared. But the drinks were horrible. Not sure if we came on a bad night but I tried one of their signature drinks and a basic cosmo and both were bad. My husband's Old Fashioned didn't taste like one at all. We'll be back for sure, as long as they can improve their bar program. Maybe ask the previous owner, Josh, for some guidance on how to make killer drinks.

    Lamb and octopus
    Marcela V.

    Met my friend here for dinner to catch up. What a wonderful spot! We had amazing service and they didn't even kick us out when we stayed a little after close. I didn't even notice they had closed until in checked the time! They were so kind! The food was incredible and the ambience would be great for a date night! We had the lamb appetizer and the octopus. Both tasted phenomenal! We also enjoyed dinner: I had Moussaka and my friend had the Lavraki. Great flavors! The Moussaka was almost like an eggplant lasagna. Everything was very tasty and I would definitely go back!

    Menu
    Evon T.

    Me and my friend tried out Opelia on Sunday dinner. We ordered 2 appetizers and an entree The octopus was delicious and the beef stew was good as well However the entree was a little disappointing. The salmon didn't taste fresh. Overall it's a good add on restaurant in the area, but I wish they will improve the ingredients better Service is top notch The ambiance is good and pretty relaxing Lots of table available, walk in welcome and they also have outdoor tables

    Karniyarik
    Michael L.

    We finished a hike in Los Gatos and decided to find a place to eat. Popped open my Yelp app and Opelia popped up. There wasn't a wait so we gave it a try. It was relatively early and there were a handful of diners, some inside and some outside. It was a beautiful day so we opted for outside. Our host and server was very attentive. He helped us make choices and they seemed to do us well. We started out with the badimchan which came with a side of pita. It looked delicious but it lacked some flavor. We've had this at Meyhouse and it's the bomb there. The fries were really good. My IPA was refreshing, but not as cold as it could have been (I had 2 and the second one was definitely cold). The mediterranean omelette was very tasty and the roasted eggplant was also really good. Last but not least was the diyarbakir burma for dessert. Plenty of nuts, filled generously, and great crunch. The nuts on the side and honey "sauce" complemented the texture. Not shown, but I also had a Turkish coffee. Anyway, this was a solid meal that fell slightly short of getting 5 stars. It's worth going back to again.

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    Amazing food, great service, cozy environment! I wish there were more stars. I highly recommend this place.

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    Tasty lunch. We loved the Opelia salad. Friendly service. Nice wine by the glass. Indoor and outdoor dining options.

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    Second Story - La Bamba. So good

    Second Story

    4.3(105 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Made a reservation for 6:15 and got here right when they opened at 6, they sat us right away. We…read morehad the whole place to ourselves which was very cool. Love the decor/design and vibes (music/theme). Service was great! Helpful, friendly, and accommodating. The bartenders are really serving up crafted cocktails. We ordered the following: -Start Me Up, my partner loved this. He is an espresso drinker and love the flavor profile -Like A Virgin, this is on the sweeter side but the prosecco side car really balances it out -So Fresh, So Clean: normally comes with tequila but I swapped for vodka and it was very refreshing -Davis In My Bones, partner loved this This place turns into a club at 9:30, so there are plenty of options depending on your mood! Come check it out!

    This is definitely not a happy hour or "let's grab a drink" place. It opens at 6pm, and on a…read moreThursday at 6pm on the dot, I was offered only a bar seat without having a reservation. No big deal, as I wanted the bar anyway, but something others should keep in mind. The cocktail list is plentiful and intriguing. I tend to avoid tequila, so that eliminated a good chunk of the options. I went with Rose Colored Lenses, which was fantastic, and decently sized. Presentation was beautiful. My friend had All a Dream, also very good. The wine offerings are minimal, this is very much a cocktail or champagne type of place, with caviar being the primary food service. Speaking of service, the bartender was excellent, both in his mixology and demeanor. It took awhile to get the drinks, but I assume that was due to the complexity of the cocktails, paired with having just opened the doors a few min earlier. Two notes: 1. The barstools were a little too low, imo. I don't normally pay much attention to that detail, but these were uncomfortably low for me, even with my long torso, I was hyper aware of my posture. So maybe that's actually a good thing 2. Other patrons were rolling in shortly behind me, so there is probably an early crowd when they first open, then a late night group that appreciates the 2am closing time. Interior is beautiful, and you can use the steps up to the 2nd floor either from N Santa Cruz or the rear parking lot off W Main. More substantial food options are a mere few steps across the hall at Heritage.

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    Egg white cocktail

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    First Born Los Gatos - Lemongrass tofu spring rolls

    First Born Los Gatos

    4.3(78 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    - Taste of food is actually good. I think whoever cooks got their skills…read more - Service could be really improved. We waited quite a while waiting to put our order in. After a long waiting, we had to call a random waiter to order. Then we waited a long time to get our check. And nobody came to check in while we were eating. - Atmosphere feels cheap. It's those places where you can feel whoever designed the space tried to give luxurious vibe but failed. Feels all over the place and I don't like it. Robot burger adds to this feeling. - Overall including the atmosphere, the place feels gimmicky. Name of each menu could be more straight forward, plating of the dishes can be lighter, that robot burger machine can go away. - While the food wasn't bad due to everything else, I don't think I will be coming back.

    I'd been wanting to try First Born for months, and finally got the chance to stop in…read more Coincidentally, the friend I was with had been wanting to see the Burger Bot that resides somewhere in Los Gatos, and that ended up being at First Born. We arrived shortly before close, but Taylor at the bar took good care of us. They had to fire of the Bot, previously shut down for the night, so that took some time. Perfect chance to enjoy some wine and check out the restaurant space. There are a lot of tables in the open space, and I'm curious if it gets really loud during peak hours. I will have to go back and test out that scene. Plus, the burger wasn't much of a Pan Asian representation, so I'd like to experience more of the menu. But a robot making my burger was too intriguing to pass up, so that was what we ordered. It was pretty cool to see I'm action! Unfortunately, the patty was over cooked to my medium preference, and the pickles could have been added more generously. The accompanying fries were good, and overall, the burger was enjoyable, if not gourmet. I'm also hoping to try the breakfast side of the restaurant, called Breaking Dawn, open 9am-3pm. And what a concept to split the time to maximize patrons, one restaurant and menu in the AM/ early PM fir brunch, and a different for dinner. This time in was a 4 star food experience, but 5 stars to Taylor for the excellent service. Hopefully I can upgrade my review after returning and trying more of the offerings.

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    Love the decor. great ambiance

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    Dar Restaurant And Bar - Heirloom tomato toast

    Dar Restaurant And Bar

    4.4(142 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    We had a great time at Dar. Came here for dinner with friends. It's a quaint place and literally in…read morea building that looks like a "house,"which is what "Dar" translates to in Arabic! The server who helped us was very knowledgeable and friendly. The food is definitely what stole the show. The date kufta appetizer was absolutely delicious and the ground beef balls just melted in your mouth. Same with the lamb meatballs and lamb shank, just delicious! All of the food had perfect seasoning, zest for the marinara sauce, and great overall flavor palette. The only thing was that the food did take quite a while to come out, which ended up being fine because our group had more time to talk and catch up. It's definitely a place you can spend a couple of hours at wining and dining. Highly recommend!

    We went for a work dinner. We ordered an assortment of appetizers and main courses. The food was…read moregood, but the service was very slow and weird. When we sat down, nobody talked to us for a while. We had to flag the waiter to order drinks, then again food. He left in the middle of the food order and we had to call him back to finish ordering appetizers. He left again before we could order mains. We eventually ordered everything. All appetizers came out, food was nice. Later all main dishes came out except for one, they said it should come out soon, which was 20+ minutes... the overall experience wasn't great, but the food was good

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    Afternoon patio

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    Eggplant pita sandwich

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    Los Gatos Parkside - Horseradish Salmon ($27)

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    4.4(428 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$$

    This is a great spot for drinks or a meal. I've been there for their happy hour and you can get…read moreexcellent discounts on wine, drinks, and small plates to proper meals. Their menu is small but each item is intentional and clearly has a lot of thought put into it I went there for brunch this weekend and I loved everything. They have a great loaded chicken salad sandwich with avocado and bacon. It comes on its own if you're not feeling super hungry, but of course I opted to add a very generously sized pile of show string fries to my meal. We tried 4 of their brunch cocktails and all of them were excellent; the basil punch, Hugo spritz, peach Bellini, and another drink that I can't remember the name of that had gin. All of the cocktails were well balanced with bright citrus, a decent amount of liquor, and not too sweet. My favorite was the basil punch, which tasted like a very elevated limeade. Definitely recommend sitting on their large patio, the restaurant is called park side for a reason! If it's too hot or one of the few rainy days in California, they have ample seating inside as well. The service was excellent and our servers were friendly, attentive, and offered to bring things like additional condiments without us having to ask.

    4.5/5 My boyfriend…read moreand I were looking for a place to sit outside on a Sunday afternoon and we were craving food that was somewhat casual without being bar / cafe food. Parkside did the trick for us! We both ordered wine since we're on a wine kick--the Chablis and a Bordeaux, which were both great. For food, I ordered the chicken salad sandwich (which is actually a little out of the norm for me) with a side salad, and my boyfriend ordered the fried chicken sandwich. They definitely didn't skimp on either sandwich! The chicken salad sandwich truly hit the spot; it was filling yet still refreshing, and I loved the balance of savory and sweet / tart with the bacon, grapes and apple pieces. My boyfriend also said his side fries were some of the best. As far as ambiance, the restaurant and patio were full and lively on a Sunday but didn't feel overly crowded or loud. It was busy, so the service was understandably a little slow, but we did wait a while to order and had to wave someone down for our check. Would definitely come back to try some dinner options!

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    Pretty drinks

    Los Gatos Parkside - Parkside Burger ($23)

    Parkside Burger ($23)

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    The Lexington House - Panna Cotta and espresso martini

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    3.9(580 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$$

    3.5 stars A cool…read morespot in downtown Los Gatos. The inside is stylish but casual / unpretentious. I didn't get a chance to take pictures here! The food was high quality and beautifully plated. Portions were large too. We started with a couple of spritz (Aperol and Limoncello) - they were humongous, sweet, and refreshing. -Shishito Peppers: These were just okay. They came with a cool black paste thing. Pasta: -Gnocchi -Parpadelle and Ragu The pastas were both great! Dessert: -Basque Cheesecake I don't remember the prices and they also weren't on the website, oops! I think things were on the pricey side though.

    After the change in ownership, the restaurant unfortunately feels like it has lost some of what…read moreonce made it special. To be fair, we visited for Mother's Day lunch, so the menu was understandably more limited than usual. Still, the overall experience felt much more casual compared to when I used to come here 12 or so years ago, when it had a more elevated and refined atmosphere. The service staff seemed fairly inexperienced, the interior decor now feels a bit dark and dated, and the food portions were surprisingly small. The food itself was good overall, but the limited selection was disappointing and left us wanting more variety. I may give their dinner service another try sometime down the road, but for now, I probably won't be returning anytime soon.

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    The Lexington House - Hallway to restroom

    Hallway to restroom

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    Beans with crunchy topping

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    Bar shelf

    Heritage Pub and Chop House - Curry Chips ($10)

    Heritage Pub and Chop House

    4.4(78 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Los Gatos Rotary club had a social at the heritage pub this evening from 5:30 to 7:30 and the…read morebartenders were most accommodating. we had great appetizers and drinks. Please come and support your local restaurants !

    Such a pleasant surprise! Great open space, beautiful design, and lovely energy. It's a boisterous…read moreatmosphere without being too high of a noise level that prevents conversation. Christy was friendly, welcoming, and helpful at the host stand. My first time in, it was for appetizers only, and Todd was our server. He was insightful and entertaining, with prompt service. The sourdough pretzel and crab cakes (it's a main, but seemed sharable as an app with 2 crab cakes) were both delicious. Perfect amount to share as 2 people for a light bite, although the pretzel is massive. It comes with 2 sauces, a pub cheese and a mustard option. He gave great recommendations based on what we looking to try. The crab cakes were set on top of a warm cabbage that was almost a slaw. Using multi colors of cabbage, it presented beautifully with aioli on top of the crab. Great combo of flavors. I could see it being a main course for a single person with a smaller appetite, OR if you already filled up on a pretzel and/ or another appetizers. My second visit, I got to try the highly recommended seabass. It was served with mashed potatoes that evening, although I heard it sometimes comes with a risotto instead. Very buttery, excellent flavor, and I enjoyed it quite a lot. My husband had wanted the seabass, too, but I got the last one, so he opted for the most suggested entree by staff we spoke to: the English Dip. I didn't get to try it, but he said it was phenomenal, and almost like a Philly Cheesesteak made with sliced ribeye. It looked yummy, wrapped in a French roll. Kids enjoyed the Pub Club, Heritage Burger, the salmon, and Caesar salad. Shout out to Luke for taking care of our table on that visit. Brief note on the wine from Brassfield, Serenity white blend, that they offer by the glass or bottle. Absolutely fantastic, with a sweeter note, although it's 75% sauv b 25% pinot grigio, I'm told. Once I tried it, I couldn't entertain ordering anything else off the extensive cocktail, wine, and beer menu. In fact, I'm hoping to figure out how to get some into my fridge at home. Thanks, Todd, for that suggestion! My one note to the restaurant would be to please add vegetables to the seafood entrees. The salmon with red quinoa would have been that much better with some asparagus or other green veggies, as would the seabass. Yes, there are sides you can order to add vegetables yourself, but seems like a smart add to the standard dishes. Looking forward to going again for more Serenity and yummy food! The menu offers an abundance of options for every palate, and British classics are only a small portion of those being offered. Apologies for no pics from the 2nd visit.

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    Heritage Pub and Chop House - Classic Shepherd's Pie ($25)

    Classic Shepherd's Pie ($25)

    Heritage Pub and Chop House - Hapas Triple IPA - Hapas Brewing, Co., San José, CA ($10)

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    Hapas Triple IPA - Hapas Brewing, Co., San José, CA ($10)

    Épernay Bistro - Cassoulet Avec Confit de Canard maple leaf duck leg, white navy beans, bacon, arugula salad, pickled onions, breadcrumbs

    Épernay Bistro

    4.2(197 reviews)
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    I had bookmarked Épernay Bistro for a while, and finally came here for dinner with my husband on…read moreWednesday. We came here a couple of times when it was still Billy's Boston Chowder House. The brick walls and blackboards looked familiar. There's still a long table in the middle. With the new chairs and tablecloths, the place looked more classy than before. The floating shelves at the top of the walls were all lined with wine bottles. There're some gigantic bottles towards the back as well. It's quite a nice place to have a quiet, intimate dinner with the causal, yet upscale vibe. There're about eight tables (1-2 persons@) while we're there, and service was attentive, despite having only one server. For the $80 dinner for 2 special, we got to pick one item from each of the first two selections to share, two entrees, and one beignet each. We also added a beet salad to share, and my husband had the wine pairing. For our first course, the two baked oysters were cheesy and rich. It would be better if they were bigger, though. Our second course, the caramelized onion soup was perfectly prepared, one of the best I had ever had. The beet salad was refreshing, and the dressing was so tasty that it made arugula tasted good. I had the sole as my entree; it was cooked well, light and delicious. I took a bite of my husband's slow braised short ribs; it was tender and flavorful. The beignets were delightful, and paired really well with the dark chocolate and salted caramel sauce. I really appreciated that all their hot dishes came out really hot. Overall, it was a really enjoyable dinner. Would be back to have the onion soup again and try other items on the menu.

    This used to be one of my wife's and my favorite places--a charming French bistro with great food…read moreand an atmosphere that always made us feel welcome. Unfortunately, our most recent visit completely changed that. We had reservations for a Saturday evening and were seated promptly. That's where the positive experience ended. After being seated, we waited 20 minutes without a single acknowledgment from staff--no greeting, no water, nothing. Meanwhile, other parties who arrived after us were attended to right away, which made the situation even more frustrating. After more than 30 minutes of being completely ignored, we decided to leave. It was honestly one of the most uncomfortable and disappointing dining experiences we've had. As strong supporters of local restaurants, this was especially disheartening given how much we used to enjoy coming here. Sadly, this experience has permanently changed how we feel about this place, and we won't be returning. I hope the staff takes this as a reminder that every customer deserves the same level of attention and respect.

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