I stopped into this restaurant to get dinner with my friend. When I arrived I parked on the street nearby. I walked in and was greeted. I ordered with Kathy and she was great! I had: Coconut Mojito Gambas Al Aljillo (Garlic Shrimp) Crab Quesadilla Tostado Sampler Shrimp and Octopus Taco Tres Leches I loved the food with my favorite being the Garlic Shrimp! It was a good time all in all! read more

Amazing amazing quality! The octopus especially was a group favorite and a must order. The guac was a perfect app and the chips were super good. We got the tostada platter which was a great way to try many different things. Def worth a visit read more

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Came in on a Thursday around 7pm. We ordered chips and guac. Their guac has jalapeños, we ordered mild and I still think it was spicy! If you like spicy, definitely give it a try! We ordered crab empanada, a dozen oysters (it was so fresh and good!), crab taco, spicy shrimp taco, large cup ceviche, quesadilla. I ordered fish taco and octopus taco. Fish tacos are so good!! Definitely recommend! All the seafood is so fresh! Has bar! The staff are so nice and have great recommendations! Pay by cash to save! read more

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The King of Fish truly has some delicious seafood- if only I lived much, much closer haha. I forgot which drinks I had but I would go with anything mezcal or tequila-based & there is no scarcity of options here for that. As for food, I had the shark empanada (had to taste it haha, it was good essentially tasted like tuna's cousin). I also had the crab quesadilla which was really tasty & the perfect portion as well. One of the lovely waitresses asked me if I wanted some homemade salsas & I obviously said yes- they were all super tasty. All in all, The King of Fish is deserving of its name. read more

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Good seafood taco for nyc! Got the crab empanada, fish taco, and octopus taco Crab empanada: breading is good but nothing special. I liked the crab inside Fish taco: homemade tortilla was delicious and soft. Fish was fried well and flavoring good Octopus taco: the item I liked the least. Octopus cut into tiny bits and put in taco Came here for lunch on a Sunday and there was no one else in the restaurant. read more

The King of Fish - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Amazing food, service and vibes all around!!! The drink menu has an impressive selection of mezcal which is my absolute favorite. 2 pages of mezcal drinks! All fresh house made ingredients. The food was also just as amazing. We tried the garlic butter shrimp, guacamole and agua chile shrimp. All were yummy and fresh with the right amount of spice. I tried the fish and lobster tacos. Both were food dance inducing! The homemade corn tortillas were hearty and held up to the generous fillings. I also tried the crab pilon which was a taco served on a fried plantain. That was super yummy too! I'm leaving here stuffed and happy!! Super cute spot for a date or family night out! Ps- they were playing awesome music too!! read more

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You know you're about to step into something really special when a place is buzzing--even on a Sunday night. From start to finish, everything we ordered was exceptional: the mezcal, crab empanada, tostadas sampler, and fish soup were all incredibly fresh and packed with flavor. Huge shoutout to Angeles for her warm service--it truly made the experience even better. And honestly, they had me the moment I saw the line "Our food comes from the sea, not from the fridge." That says it all. A must-visit and absolutely worth the hype. read more

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When my friend offered to take me out for an early birthday meal, I immediately suggested this place. We were both looking forward to the food and the overall ambiance is so nice. Waited at the bar and had a drink until my friend arrived. The bartender/server was very nice. I had the PAPIRRIN, TEQUILA. JALAPEÑO SYRUP, LIME. PASSION FRUIT and TRIPLE SEC. Really enjoyable, the right amount of spice! We decided to sit in the back once she arrived. Such a cool and creative space, with a boat like feel. To start we had THE KING SAMPLER PLATTER , Choose: one empanada (we chose the crab) , one taco (the fish) and one tostada( ceviche) It comes with a beer can. The food did not disappoint, we both loved it, the ceviche being are least favorite. We sampled many dishes, hehe. Next we had the shrimp quesadilla and the baby shark empanada. The quesadilla was not good, too much cheese (just a big glob) and only about 2-3 pieces of regular sized shrimp. The shark empanada was tasty ( a Little salty) but good. Wait, we weren't done. We tried the CRAB PILIN, Crispy plantain, shredded coleslaw and carrot with ketchup, mayonnaise, and secret sauce on top). So delicious.( we shared every dish) lastly, the lobster taco, I really enjoyed it. She felt she's had better. Overall, I love how they dress all the food. For dessert we tried the coconut flan, it was a fail in my opinion. The sauce taste terribly burnt. I ordered a variety of drinks, QUE PEDO - Tequila, mint, ginger, lime, agave, triple sec, it was good, but my fave. CHUKI - Tequila, hibiscus flower, lime, agave, triple sec, also good but not a favorite. MIRREY -Tequila, jalapeno, agave, lime, triple sec, one of my faves, along with the pappirin. Lastly, ECHAR PATA - Ron, guava, coconut cream, substituted with tequila. So creamy and delicious. Because we didn't like the flan, we tried the chocolate empanadas. Much tastier. read more

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If you like California less pale taste Mariscos king of the fish offers hand made tortillas fish tacos 4.9 speaks for itself

Great service, great food options! We had the crab claws and the sampler. The crab claws were not my favorite because there wasn't much meat. The sampler was a great way to try their taco options. Would definitely come back. read more

The King of Fish - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Excellent spot . Many draft beer options available. Zero alcohol beer from Spain , even they carry gluten free beer from estrella company as well . Ambience nicely decorated for Halloween time . Great bar . Food is great ( pink sauce is extremely spicy you gotta be careful) Lobster options is a big threat . Looking forward to visit king of meat sister restaurant next block away.... read more

The King of Fish - Estrella Galicia zero alcohol + shrimp taco , lobster taco , fish taco - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Excellent food (at least the very small sample we tasted), very friendly service, but BEWARE OF SERIOUS MENU PRICE INACCURACIES/INCONSISTANCIES!. Have recently had several opportunities to explore 5th Avenue in Sunset Park on foot and therefore looked at a number of local food offerings. Among them were the consistently highly rated KING OF THE FISH. Scanned their on-line menu and determined that the $9 lobster taco "THE MANIAC" was intriguing. So a friend and I stopped in for a quick break and each placed an order for this as well as an on-tap Hofbrauhaus. Particularly delighted to discover that the Happy Hour menu said that all beers were only $5 and that there was a BUY 2 GET 1 FREE policy on tacos. Disappointed to learn that apparently this policy only applied to the shrimp and fish tacos . . . not to the lobster taco. The tacos were exquisite and the pints well-poured. So when we received the bill--$13.00 per lobster taco and $8.00 per beer--we were astounded. Were told that the print menu would show the lobster taco at $13 and that the $5 happy hour beer price only applied to canned--not draft beers. Decided not to contest the beer--a draft pint at $8 is still a reasonable deal. However we showed the $9 vs $13 taco discrepancy to the waitress, who asked us to wait while she called her manager. He arrived ten minutes later and immediately and cheerfully acknowledged that we were in the right for insisting on the lobster, and after a phone call, presumably to the owner, refunded the difference, heartily apologizing for the mix-up. However, the fact that the lobster taco still shows up in the online menu at $9 more than ten days after our visit is troubling. (I have not taken the time to compare the on-line to the print menu to determine whether there are similar price discrepancies elsewhere.) And it would definitely save future confusion if the happy hour menu simply restricted the beer offer to "canned beers only" and limited the 2-for-1 taco offer to only the shrimp and fish items). (Given these several inconsistencies, I am tempted to rate this establishment 3 stars, but don't want to negatively impact a local business too harshly) Proceed, but with caution. read more

This place serves spectacular tacos and beer. The tortillas are fresh and handmade, the avocados are top quality, and the crema is delicious. The fish is high quality, comparable to what you'd find in Quintana Roo. The fried shrimp is fresh, crispy, juicy, and bouncy. The ceviche has a perfect tender texture with the right balance of acidity and savoriness. The service was friendly and prompt. And the place is very well kept and cute inside very cozy. read more

The King of Fish - Shrimp taco and ceviche taco - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Food: The food is amazing here! My favorites are the fish tacos, but the octopus taco is also very good. The fish is cooked perfectly and tastes very fresh. The baby shark empanada was just okay - not a must get. The ceviche tostada was excellent. I would recommend this item if you enjoy ceviche. We also ordered a fish platter which comes with a whole fried red snapper, squid ink rice and salad. The platter was delicious, but I prefer the tacos over this dish. Service: Service was phenomenal. The staff came over frequently to see if we needed anything. He was also so friendly and kind. Other staff who weren't our main server also came by to see how our food was. A very warm and welcoming staff here! Ambiance: The ambiance is so nice. In the front of the restaurant, there is a full bar with a few tables which can accommodate a small or large group by putting tables together. They have a back section to the restaurant which has more tables for both large and small groups. The decor is nice here and has an ocean and sailor theme. Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this place! read more

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What a gem!!! This was our first night in Brooklyn and we were blown away by the delicious food and amazing service. We love the ambiance of this place - cozy and fun! When you enter, you'll be greeted by staffs wearing sailor uniforms and hear the chatters of clientele who seem to be regulars at this restaurant. We ordered a lot of food, I can't members exactly all the items but it included a wide selection of seafood options: fried calamari, tostada mixed platter (came with shrimp, ceviche, squid?, and scallop?). We also had baby shark tacos, fish tacos, octopus tacos, lobster tacos, some quesadillas dish... it all tasted heavenly! This is probably the best seafood taco place I have been. We had such a great time here and the staffs were so friendly. If you love seafood, this is one place you don't want to miss! read more

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My friend and I went to check out The King of Fish at 5pm on a Tuesday after seeing the rave reviews. I made a reservation, but it wasn't necessary! I do want to add that it was drizzling, so that could be why the restaurant was not super busy. The ambiance has a nice, cozy feel and they commit to the nautical theme with their outfits! There was a prettier seating area in the back, but it looked like it was under renovation. I had three tacos: shrimp ($6), fish ($6), and octopus ($7). My friend got the platter sampler ($20). The highlight was the freshness of the seafood. That being said, I do like the taste of fresh shrimp, light fish, and octopus, but find the profiles to be on the mild side. I can appreciate the lightness but prefer a more robust flavor profile playing with sauces, spices, and vegetables in the taco. I also liked that their taco shell was robust enough to not fall apart but maintained the soft-taco vibes. My favorite was the fish because the batter provided more flavor. Service here was warm and welcoming! Our original server just spoke Spanish, so the bartender stepped in to help us translate. They did multiple check backs to make sure we were okay and did not pressure us with the check. If you're looking for cozy vibes and fresh seafood small bites, then check out The King of Fish! read more

The King of Fish - $20: Platter Sampler - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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In a world of tacos trucks, Mexican restaurants & anonymous restaurants on GrubHub...this place steals my heart! I love seafood & they do it right. I recommend! read more

I'll start by saying this: I don't eat seafood at all. But King of Fish has still become one of my go to spots in the neighborhood. Whether I'm stopping in for a casual drink or meeting up with friends and family, it always delivers a great experience. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming, making it a perfect place to unwind and catch up. I usually order a drink (they pour them well here!) and go for the guac and chips, which are always fresh and flavorful simple but satisfying. Even though I skip the seafood, I've brought several friends and family members who do love it, and they rave about the dishes every time. It's rare to find a place where you feel just as comfortable not ordering the main attraction, but King of Fish pulls it off. From the friendly service to the laid-back atmosphere, it's a true neighborhood gem that I always recommend even if seafood isn't your thing. read more

Came here with a party of 20. Service was very disorganized and slow. The back of the restaurant does not have any heat, so it was freezing and guests were wearing their jackets. The waiters gave the wrong orders to the wrong people. I ordered the spicy shrimp taco, lobster taco, and fish taco. They instead gave me two spicy shrimp tacos and a lobster taco. The lobster taco was too salty and not worth the money. read more

I get around New York. I eat at several restaurants and visit many cocktail bars each month. Recently I've been on a taco tour. If you read my reviews, you'll notice I try to rate fairly and as highly as possible as long as it's honest. I want everyone to know that this experience is DIFFERENT. If I could rate The King of Fish 10 stars, I would. I texted someone as I sipped my final cocktail of the evening and said, "I'm sipping this last cocktail as slowly as possible because it's just me, the Venezuelan owner, and another patron originally from Chile. It's somehow magical." This really was a magical night. These are the kind of nights that made me fall in love with New York and has kept me here for the last three years. This seafood place and bar is so laid back and fun. They have live entertainment. Tonight was jazz. It feels like a community. The owner made all of my drinks personally, and he's one of the nicest and most personable people I've ever met. He made me feel like we had known each other for years. The servers were attentive and were people so cool I would want them to be my friends. I came here because another local business owner said he had the best fish tacos of his life here. And he was right. The fish is fresh, tender and flaky, and well seasoned. They were different than any fish taco I've ever had. They were served with three different sauces--hot, medium, and mild. I love spice, but I enjoyed all three flavors. They are big, meaty tacos. Not tiny. Three was the perfect number, though the fish was so light and tasty, I could have had more. The cocktail program here is INSANE. I spend a lot of time in Manhattan, particularly the lower east side. And I've had some good drinks. But the drinks in Manhattan are 18 dollars at the very best. 22-23 dollars on average. And some places charge 30, 40, 50 or more for specialty cocktails. These cocktails are some of the best, if not THE best, I've had in a long time. I'm tempted to say they are some of the best I've ever had in my life, but I'm riding so high on the ambiance and feelings of happiness, I may be a little biased. First, please know they make all of their fruit ingredients fresh. No cheap substitutes. Second, their mezcal menu is out of this world. Third, these cocktails are super duper reasonably priced, most 13-16 dollars. And for what you're getting--an absolute steal. I had the chilo (mezcal, pineapple, lemon, tamarindo). I adored the naguara (mezcal, pisco, smoked pineapple--literally--and aguave). The naguara was like a magic show, as I watched it be smoked under a bell-housing. I also had the zicatela (mezcal, grand marnier, pineapple, agave, worm salt). And finished with the El Uyuyuy (mezcal, guava fruit, hibiscus, st. Germain, lime). Somehow even the tequila shot and lime wedge at the end was the best I've ever had. Prices are great. People are amazing. Fish tacos spectacular. They have a menu teeming with fantastic fish dishes. Drinks so good I might go back tomorrow. If not tomorrow, definitely soon. The owner told me he'd spent years crafting this menu, and I believe him. The owner has also opened another restaurant nearby that I can't wait to try. This is my New York. read more

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Relatively messy taco but good. The ceviche tostada was my favorite. The fish was fresh and tender. The tostada provided a nice crunchy contrast, and the avocado was creamy. The fish taco was okay. Not the best one in terms of batter, but the flavors were on point. The shrimp had too much batter in relation to the actual shrimp. This one fell flat for me. I did like the sauces provided on the side, and they added an extra oomph to the tacos and tostada for me. One of the sauce jars exploded when I opened it, but luckily the waitress was quick to make sure I was okay and provided me with more napkins. read more

The King of Fish - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The hospitality was ok. & in the end we were told we could only play with Zelle or cash, which would've been appreciated if we were advised in advance. read more

Made a reservation on Saturday and was seated right away. There was no one at all! We were seated in the back with the lots of boat/sea related decor and interior which was really cute. However there was no AC or fan in the back seating area so it was a bit stuffy. Also the staff didn't come to check up on us too often so it took awhile to order and to get the check. The food was alright. Felt like the batter for anything that was fried was too heavily salted. Saw a lot of positive reviews so was a bit disappointed. Order the following: - JALEA D'CALAMARI - Calamari, shrimp, and fish with 2 different sauces $19: - EL TIRON - Fish taco [Breaded fish, cabbage, pico de gallo and house dressing] $6 - EL CHAMO - Shrimp taco, [ Breaded shrimp, cabbage, pico de gallo and house dressing] $6 - EMPANADAS - CAZON [Baby shark,pico de gallo and house dressing] $6 read more

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This is a wonderful hidden gem! I went with a group of friends on a food crawl and this was one of our last stops. I ordered the "crack" which is crab claws in butter and it was delicious! I tried the oysters and the shrimp quesadilla as well which were both incredible. The service is excellent, both servers who tended to our table were friendly, funny, knowledgeable about the menu, and made the experience above and beyond. The ambiance is delightful, you feel transported out of Brooklyn and into a coastal paradise. The coconut flan will come home with me every time. Wonderful experience! read more

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A great tacos place near Sunset Park, Brooklyn. They have plenty of seafood options (as the name suggests). I had three tacos and they were all very good. The waiter seemed busy but were very attentive and helpful to us. I believe they are related to The King of Meat on the same street. read more

The King of Fish - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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It was a great night and great dinner. We'd enjoyed the food very much. The server was very friendly. Thanks read more

The King of Fish - The drinks and food were delicious. - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Booked the new rooftop access for a solo day-off Reset in Williamsburg.Sauna and the NYC skyline.What could be better.

Stopped here late at night for a bite. I got the crab empanadas and shark empanada. To drink, I got horchata. Overall, it was a good experience, and my empanadas was good. read more

The King of Fish - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

One of my favorite place in Sunset Park! They are really really sweet. They makes me feel like a family xx food is really good :) Cocktails are great too xx ceviche tacos is my favorite. I may try to the oyster next time! read more

The King of Fish - Ceviche Tostada - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here on a casual night out looking for great seafood . We ordered a myriad of things . I'll rate from best to good . The place plays rock and heavy metal which slightly takes away from the atmosphere . But the waiter and manager was very attentive . The service was great and the drinks were equally as good . Asked for extra limes to add a bit more acidity to the food and definitely add the hot sauces. 1. Baby Shark Pilin 2.El Tirin Taco 3.Las Tostadas Mariscos 4. Camaron Empanada 5. Las Tostadas Ceviche 6. Cangrejo Empanada read more

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Went here with my girlfriend last night and the food was delicious! We ordered the crab pilin, guacamole n' chips, crab quesadilla, shrimp empanada, spicy shrimp, octopus, and fried fish taco. Everything was flavorful. We loved the sauces provided, spicy but good. Highly recommended. The staff were so nice and helpful. The atmosphere was so welcoming, love the decor. However, it was a little chilly at the dining area. Definitely would love back here again! read more

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Delicious fish and lobster tacos! Margaritas were perfect- not sweet, lots of lime, like I requested. Fun bartender and great service! Highly recommend! read more

The first time we ate here it was on a weekend and everything was delicious. I ordered the red snapper and it was huge! The food here is really good and fresh, which is hard to get in Manhattan. The second time we came back, it was a weeknight and the fish was so much smaller for the same price. However, we were rushing to leave as we saw a huge cockroach up on the ceiling, moving between there and the wall. It just colored my experience and sadly, would be the main reason we won't be back. The servers are exceptionally friendly which we loved. read more

One of my favorite sunset park restaurants! Food is so fresh and amazing quality. Good service too and nice drink selection. Didn't get pictures of everything but we got the shrimp and crab empanadas, both amazing but prefer the crab. We also go ceviche which is served on tostadas instead of a glass. read more

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Loved the food and everything was very fresh. I got a shrimp cocktail and a ceviche. Was amazing and they accommodated our huge group so well! read more

Hands down the best fish and shrimp tacos i've had anywhere in the 5 boroughs. Bringing back memories of growing up in Cali! Wonderful service, great cocktails, decent portions for great prices, you really can't go wrong here! read more

No joke, they are actually The King of Fish in the area. The food was cooked to perfection and very tasty indeed. The staff also was super attentive and served quickly. The ambiance was super cool too. I will definitely come back. read more

Girls....I must tell you about my experience at The King of Fish. This restaurant is seriously the best thing I never knew I needed. You know, like the Ne-Yo song from, "The Princess and the Frog"?....Ok, so anyway, I'll tell you why. This spot is located in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. You look at it from the outside and would never guess what type of experience you're gonna have. You go inside to see the front of the restaurant, which is giving rocker bar/restaurant vibes. It's filled with T.V.s, cool props at the bar, tables and lots of cool posters and even some positive affirmations. There's lots of rock music playing. I learned that it's because the owner, Roger, is a drummer and moved to the states to pursue his love of playing in a band! He's also a lawyer, and, obviously a restaurant owner. So yeah, he pretty much can do anything lol. Once you walk to the back of the restaurant, you encounter the GORGEOUS outdoor patio. You go from Sunset Park, to Pirates of the Caribbean! It really sticks to the beach theme with the patio. I also learned that Roger often went to a restaurant that was located on the beach in Venezuela as a kid. He wanted to bring that experience, along with amazing seafood, to Brooklyn. Speaking of amazing seafood, let's get into it! Roger told me that he has the seafood delivered fresh, always! He says that it's never frozen, and after trying the food, I absolutely know this to be true. Everything is made in-house, including the hot sauces, and even the juices they use for cocktails. I tried the Chilo cocktail, which was NUTS! It's made with Mezcal and pineapple juice (house made), and it's topped with a torched cinnamon stick....girl, yes, a torched cinnamon stick. And I must mention that they torch that cinny at the table....in front of you! The flavor of that torched cinnamon, paired with the pineapple juice is UNREAL! It tasted like I was on a beach, livin my best life! Ugh! Unreal. Just get out my face. As far as food, I tried the fish taco, which Roger takes great pride in. He didn't add it to the menu until he was fully satisfied with it. This fish taco was one of the best I've had! It was flaky and crispy, and loaded with some of their house made sauce. I also tried the mariscos tostada, which is mixed (fresh) seafood on a (homemade) tostada. There was shrimp, octopus and some other fish on this tostada. The tostada itself is incredibly crispy! There was so much flavor taking place here. Lastly, which was my favorite things I've eaten in quite some time, was the (drum roll).............................................the baby shark empanada!! Yes, baby.shark. I was more than excited to try this! And when I did, I was kinda in love . The empanada itself was FRESH, and flaky. The baby shark meat was also incredibly fresh, tender and mild. I'm talking the good mild. The fresh seafood mild. This empanada was absolutely divine. It made me so happy, and to do that with food is special. You want people to taste that love, to feel good, to associate this moment with a positive memory, and so much more. I think it's a beautiful thing to do with food. Roger is passionate about his food and his establishment. He hosts local musicians to play their music, as well as boxing viewings and so much more. He wants to provide good food and good vibes for the community. You get it all at The King of Fish. It is greatly appreciated. Trust me, go try this place. You will not regret it, AND you'll be back for more. read more

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What happens when really great Mexican and Venezuelan seafood come together? El Rey de Pescado, culinary bliss! Such a great penultimate 2022 dinner tonight. So good that we devoured everything before any pics were taken, except for the warm, chocolate filled empanadas and strawberry ice cream dessert. Cocktails were perfection. And live Jazz! Go in 2023! We'll be. Feliz Año Nuevo everyone, be safe. read more

The King of Fish - Empanadas de chocolate con hielo de fresas. - Seafood Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here tonight with my husband on a total whim, and we are so glad we did! Where to begin. The ambiance is really lovely. They have low lighting, candles, and good music. It's a great date spot or for dinner with close friends. The service was impeccable. Our server was super friendly, and all the people we interacted with were so gracious and nice. We ordered a slew of appetizers, entrees and desserts and everything was fantastic. The bartender makes a mean cocktail too. I would highly recommend. I can't wait to come back and try out more of the menu! read more