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    The Emerald Hour

    4.3 (91 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Mushroom pot pie
    Saleen L.

    Located inside a hotel, the girls and I decided to catchup in the lounge area which had a cute and intimate ambiance. We sat at the bar high top seats, and opted for a few drinks and shared some bites. Service was quick in the beginning but a bit slower towards the end when we were checking out, but overall not an issue (we just had to call for our waitress a few times). The lounge/bar menu actually comes from their restaurant Broma which is located within the hotel - overall menu is small & bit limited in variety , but had a clear focus, mainly new American with some unique play on classics. Cocktail menu had a great variety of house cocktails along with wine/beer. Let's dig in: (1) Mushroom pot pie - this came out nice and hot, but unfortunately the flavor was too monotone and rich/heavy. I LOVE mushrooms and although there was great mushroom flavor - this def. needed something else to add bite and or make more dynamic. (2) Fried Artichokes - this was OK, lots of sauce and flavor but def. a bit too salty overall. Was only able to have a few bites. (3) Seasonal Salad - this was tasty and refreshing, the cheese and sauce added a nice richness and texture to the salad - along with the pomegranate seeds. (4) Croquettes - a bit disappointing; the inside was way too salty overall and the bed of veggies had a horrible mushy texture and seemed pretty unnecessary. (5) Tinned Octopus w/ bread - also just OK, can't really go wrong with tinned seafood but could have been spruced up a bit more with acid/herbs/etc. Seemed like they really just served what was in the tin and that was it. Also wished the bread was lightly toasted or warmed. (6) Cocktails: I had a Pisco Sour which was tasty with a nice egg white froth to it. My friend had the G&T, which was standard and very boozy although nothing unique. Also ended up trying their Ramos Fizz - although the cloud was just right, the flavors were odd and not to my taste. Overall - food all leaned a bit too salty and for the price there wasn't anything I found super memorable or would come back for. Drinks were fair, but also nothing amazing. Ultimately the food/drinks were very suited to a generic "hotel" style restaurant - and unfortunately just not a place I'd travel out for.

    COFFEE MARTINI: wheatley vodka w/cocoa nib, st. george nola, california sherry, marcona almond orgeat, cold brew ($19)
    Elena N.

    3.5 STARS Date; Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 Time: around 5pm Party of: 2 Meal: Dinner *Chicken Croquetas: traditional spanish fritter, curtido and spanish ham ($17) *Cavatelli: handmade pasta, early summer vegetables, wild green garlic pesto, burrata, and spicy tru e honey ($37) *BASQUE CHEESECAKE: basque style cheesecake, compressed mango, passionfruit curd, graham cracker crumble ($12) *COFFEE MARTINI: wheatley vodka w/cocoa nib, st. george nola, california sherry, marcona almond orgeat, cold brew ($19) *SPARKLING: NV Bohigas, Cava, Brut Reserve, Catalunya, Spain ($15) A girlfriend and I were going to a concert at Shoreline. Since we were running early, we decided to park at the amphitheater and walk to grab some food. After some quick searching, we decided to take the 15 min walk to The Emerald Hour. This spot is basically the hotel lobby bar, so just walk to The Shashi Hotel entrance and you'll see a door that says The Emerald Hour / Broma Restaurant. My CC bill was charged to Broma, so I'm pretty sure Emerald is the bar area and Broma is the dining room. The bar menu seems to be a smaller version of the restaurant menu. Food and drink at Shoreline was going to be expensive, so this was comparable. The portions are small so good for variety and sharing. I wasn't super hungry, but I was thirsty, so I tried a cocktail. I'm more of a spirit forward girl, so this was a lil light for me. But nicely balanced for a cocktail in general. Second beverage was a glass of bubbles which was a healthy pour. Service was pretty good. I did have to ask for a few things a couple of times, but I'm not too strict and judgey about that. One thing to note, they do charge an automatic 20% gratuity. It doesn't look like it was subject to sales tax, so that was nice. Decent place to grab some food and drink before heading to Shoreline. Pricey, but there not much around that's walkable. REVIEW #3482

    This is for Broma the restaurant. We had the best food and service. I want to give a special shout out to James, he was extremely funny and incredibly charismatic. I have to say, he was one of the best waiters I've ever experienced. I don't know how much y'all are paying him but he deserves a raise. Give him his raise! You made our night- Allie and Ivan.

    Salisbury Wagyu Burger, with gooey mushroom gravy. Served medium rare
    Lawrence M.

    Food was good. Service was below average. Venue was bad. The bar is the overflow when restaurant Bromo is full. Same Bromo restaurant menu, but in a bar setting. They'll serve you in the lobby too, with an industrial exposed concrete chic. I wasn't a fan. Lots of echo, lots of hotel foot traffic. // Appetizers + House bread and olive oil, $8. Unusually good bread, served with flaked salt. Carby goodness. + Olives. Salty goodness - Risotto with pinenuts. You can get it with truffles shavings on top, at $4/gram. Not sure exactly how much a gram of truffle shavings is, but it covered the little bowl of risotto. It was kind of tasteless. // Mains + Green Lentils and Spring Vegtables. Decent hunk of polenta, topped with nicely cooked veggies. The lentils were added as a second thought but weren't good as the veggies. + Salisbury Wagyu Burger. Yes, it was a burger. You could taste the Wagyu. And it had Salisbury meatloaf texture. Kind of strange combination. But what made it work was the gooey mushroom gravy and aoli. It was a messy meal, but worth the $22. // Service - Snobby. Wouldn't seat us despite empty tables. Had to sit in lobby. Where we underdressed? Service there was dismissive, and the guy look uninterested in talking us. - Knowledge. Couldn't answer our questions. Was fish sustainable? (It was not). We had to resort to yelp to get descriptions of items. - Accuracy. Ordered risotto with the truffle topping. It came out without truffles. I think it was intentional. I hate paying $20 tip for horrible service, but it was a date night and I didn't want to seem cheap. And I guess rude servers need to eat too.

    Chocolate mousse
    Caren F.

    Came here for the Janet concert. And tbh, I was a bit disappointed. First the +, service was quick. The ambiance was nice. Second, food was average. We order the some appetizers and a the Crazy thing is the 20% gratuity was already added regardless of the number in your party. But, their was a sentence on the menu that said they "would gladly removed the 20% gratuity... Seriously? Anyway would I come here again... not sure...

    I love the pool side view, gorgeous
    Leonorah N.

    I loved it friendly staff, really good desert . They have the best service and I just love it's location

    $15 CROQUETAS DE BACALAO
    Jo P.

    Cocktails were crafted deliciously and very potent. I think a lot of them are intended more for the sip and savor - take your time enjoy the conversations and live music. I drank mine a little too fast and hit me pretty good but no headache the next day. The servers were friendly - we sat in the lounge area next to the bar. I liked they gave us water without having to ask. The other stand out dish for me was the oyster Rockefeller. I've had many from different restaurants and I can say this was the most juicy and not overcooked/rubbery. The broth inside the shell was delectable too. I could have licked the shell clean. 5/5 drinks 4/5 for starters

    Berries (of which some were moldy boo)
    Kristie C.

    Swanky place right by google offices. Beautiful setting with lots of indoor and outdoor options inside a hotel. Most entrees ~$30, with wine and cocktails to pair. THE FOOD: - Mushroom dip $14 Ok: liked the mushrooms, wasn't a fan of the toast / bread it was served with (was too sweet, and somewhere in between toasted bread, crouton and bread) - Trout $28 MEH: interior was still somewhat raw, and the veggies were overpowered by garlic IMO - Berries (side): some moldy berries were served :( - Tea: asked for mint tea (I can't have caffeine) and was served sencha OVERALL: good for drinks, maybe some appetizers but disappointed by the food. Service was okay, seemed like they're still working kinks out

    Seasonal Pumpkin Spice Cocktail.
    Rob F.

    The seasonal pumpkin spice cocktail was worth the wait! Light pumpkin spice was well-balanced within the cocktail. Highly recommend even if you're not a regular pumpkin spice drinker like me. Service was attentive and kind. Ambiance is classy and well maintained; great aesthetic. Cheers!

    Ronesha J.

    What a beautiful bar! Visited while staying as a guest at the hotel. We decided to stop by after having dinner and we were not disappointed. This full bar has a small but beautifully curated cocktail menu. Not to mention the bar itself is very aesthetically pleasing. It is situated right next to the pool and has a beautiful seating area with a fire pit. The drinks were a little pricey but very strong. The bartender was cool and very flexible and was open to making some adjustments to the cocktail to suit my tastebuds. I only wish we hadn't had dinner before we visited so that we could have tried something from the menu! Would definitely return again!!

    Pristine bathrooms
    Elena C.

    This place has one sexy restroom that deserve a review of its own. But I won't let my obsession with bathrooms distract focusing on what you came here for. First of all the atmosphere is amazing. We got lucky and scored a table by the fire place, which gave this ultra modern spot a bit of romantic flair. Their art lead to quite an entertaining conversation. I fell in love with their pig painting. Overall vibe very relaxing and comfortable. Their cocktails were tasty although not very strong. I liked that they could also make you pretty much whatever you wanted if you didn't care for their specialty drinks. The food was great. The sausage stuffed octopus (which I think is no longer on the menu) was fantastic. But their Branzino. OMFG, that fish was superb. I hate it when people try to mask poor quality seafood with seasoning. Here, the just added a few light complimentary aromatics and let the fish shine. Truly master piece. We will definitely be back again!

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    Tina L.

    Tucked away bar/restaurant inside a resort nestled in the kiddie corner of Google. Who would had known. Dropped our son off to grab a drink and snack. Read about this quaint place and we came from a drink but over welcomed our stay. Lol. Time passes by when you are having such a fantastic time. I ordered the Paloma, anything with a hint of ginger, I'm all in! Bae had his classic old fashion. Victor was the bar manager who hosted us. The drinks were potent as can be. Sip sip savor savor. Shishito peppers to compliment my drink. We also ran into our son's classmate parents too so we shared the bar and talked and talked and talked. The croquetas turmeric and the octopus were phenomenal.

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    Outstanding food and great service. They accommodated us easily for our dietary restriction.

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