4 /5 T M: We made a last-minute reservation on a cold and rainy Sunday night, and I’m glad we did — several walk-in groups around us were being quoted 45 minutes to an hour.
That said, the experience didn’t start off great. When we walked in, the three hostesses at the stand completely ignored us. Maybe we interrupted a very important conversation, but it took them a solid minute or two to acknowledge we were even there, which left a bad first impression.
Thankfully, the night turned around quickly thanks to our server, who was absolutely superb. He was attentive, warm, and everything we needed after that rocky start. I wish I remembered his name so I could give him the shout-out he deserves.
For appetizers, we ordered the lobster bisque, garlic knot, rice balls, baked clams, and mussels. Everything tasted fresh and delicious — almost too fresh, considering there was a bit of sand in the mussels. Still, the flavors were spot-on and we really enjoyed them.
For our entrée, we shared the chicken marsala with linguini, but unfortunately neither my husband nor I enjoyed it. The sauce leaned far too sweet for our taste. We’d absolutely return for the appetizers, but we’d skip that dish next time.
The atmosphere was captivating — truly something happening everywhere you looked. The staff was hustling nonstop, and while the space was loud and a bit overwhelming, it actually added to the energy in a fun way.
Overall, great apps, great service (once we got past the hostess stand), and a lively environment. We’d go back, but with a different entrée choice.
