"We started with some bread that appeared to be thinly sliced ciabatta rolls. They might have been enjoyable if they weren't slathered in an excessive amount of cold, unmelted butter. My prime rib was soggy and cold; I ordered it medium well, but it seemed more like rare. The dish came with a small scoop of bland mashed potatoes, presented in a haphazard manner, as if it had been plated by a rushed teenager. It was just a soggy piece of undercooked meat sitting in a pool of juices, alongside a small mound of nearly flavorless potatoes. There were no chives, no gravy, and no garnish.
The only highlight of the meal was the arugula salad that preceded the main course, which was decent. My wife ordered blackened Mahi Mahi, but it had an unappealing texture and lacked sufficient seasoning. It was poorly cooked, even in comparison to something you might prepare at home. The presentation was similarly rushed and unprofessional, and it was accompanied by dry, charred Brussels sprouts. Though my wife typically enjoys Brussels sprouts, she left these untouched.
Our son, who is seven, had kid's fish and chips but barely touched his fries. Our fourteen-year-old daughter had salmon, which she mostly finished and said was decent, but she too opted to leave the dry sprouts on the plate. Normally, I wouldn't mention the presentation in a review, but when you end up spending $300 on a dinner that nobody wanted to finish, it should at least look professionally done.
Our server appeared awkward and rushed, despite the restaurant not being full. She seemed quite stressed, likely due to being understaffed, which is common in many places these days. They brought us the wrong dessert, left an uncomfortable number of dirty dishes on our table, and served everyone water except for our son, who had to ask for a refill.
Overall, it was a peculiar evening. I wish we could have revisited the positive experiences we used to have here. We left feeling extremely disappointed and are unlikely to return."
