Very busy, as always but we sat at the bar for convenience. Celebrating a life event and toasted with mai tai and a negroni.
Had the regular go-to, Prime Rib Dip, and tried the warm potato salad (delicious).
The blackened fish sandwich (Mahi Mahi) and bistro salad were also good.
Atmosphere is on the louder side, especially with the seating along the wall. Sound bounces pretty hard even when the street windows opened up.
Service was great with Hendrick on the watch. He didn't miss a thing, even on a busy Tuesday night.
Mariana Vega
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September 19, 2026
The food was good, my salmon dish was actually very delicious, both the fish and the sides. The fish sandwich could have benefited from another sauce or something to keep the fish more hydrated, but the flavor was good.
Our server did something… interesting. After my husband and I sat down at our table, I went to the restroom to wash my hands. I asked him to order a beer for me. When I came back, he said that the server was going to come back to check my ID. Since “beige doesn’t age,” I’m used to showing my ID as a 30 yo woman.
When the server came, she said, “I saw you coming in and I wanted to talk to you. Are you over 21? Can I see your ID?” That was such a strange way to phrase it, and it made my husband super uncomfortable, like he was bringing a child into a restaurant and trying to get them to drink. I thought it was awkward (“I saw you coming in”..? Talk to me?), although I very much appreciate women looking out for one another. Maybe a less infantilizing approach would be better, and I am sure I was older than her…
Anyway, my poor husband felt very weird until we left. A bit of a funny story, but something to take into consideration.
Sandy Stanfield
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August 27, 2026
Best dang Prime Rib Sandwich….maybe ever. The beef was perfectly cooked rare…and the roll was fresh and soft…but didn’t get soggy when dipped. Get a side of creamed horseradish. Absolute perfection! Fries were delicious and crispy.
J K
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September 24, 2026
It was busy on a Sunday night but we managed to snag a couple seats at the bar. Fried deviled eggs were delicious. But this cioppino is life changing. Deep, rich broth packed with the flavor of fish and mollusks. The mahi was falling apart on the spoon. Incredible meal. Thank you
Betsy Shand
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April 11, 2026
Perfect spot to unwind and enjoy comfort food after a long coast highway drive, chicken piccata did not disappoint and rib-eye salad had a surprise bed of the house favorite potato salad hidden under the mixed greens. We could only top it all off with butter cake before driving on, well done.
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Very busy, as always but we sat at the bar for convenience. Celebrating a life event and toasted with mai tai and a negroni. Had the regular go-to, Prime Rib Dip, and tried the warm potato salad (delicious). The blackened fish sandwich (Mahi Mahi) and bistro salad were also good. Atmosphere is on the louder side, especially with the seating along the wall. Sound bounces pretty hard even when the street windows opened up. Service was great with Hendrick on the watch. He didn't miss a thing, even on a busy Tuesday night.
The food was good, my salmon dish was actually very delicious, both the fish and the sides. The fish sandwich could have benefited from another sauce or something to keep the fish more hydrated, but the flavor was good. Our server did something… interesting. After my husband and I sat down at our table, I went to the restroom to wash my hands. I asked him to order a beer for me. When I came back, he said that the server was going to come back to check my ID. Since “beige doesn’t age,” I’m used to showing my ID as a 30 yo woman. When the server came, she said, “I saw you coming in and I wanted to talk to you. Are you over 21? Can I see your ID?” That was such a strange way to phrase it, and it made my husband super uncomfortable, like he was bringing a child into a restaurant and trying to get them to drink. I thought it was awkward (“I saw you coming in”..? Talk to me?), although I very much appreciate women looking out for one another. Maybe a less infantilizing approach would be better, and I am sure I was older than her… Anyway, my poor husband felt very weird until we left. A bit of a funny story, but something to take into consideration.
Best dang Prime Rib Sandwich….maybe ever. The beef was perfectly cooked rare…and the roll was fresh and soft…but didn’t get soggy when dipped. Get a side of creamed horseradish. Absolute perfection! Fries were delicious and crispy.
It was busy on a Sunday night but we managed to snag a couple seats at the bar. Fried deviled eggs were delicious. But this cioppino is life changing. Deep, rich broth packed with the flavor of fish and mollusks. The mahi was falling apart on the spoon. Incredible meal. Thank you
Perfect spot to unwind and enjoy comfort food after a long coast highway drive, chicken piccata did not disappoint and rib-eye salad had a surprise bed of the house favorite potato salad hidden under the mixed greens. We could only top it all off with butter cake before driving on, well done.