"We had our reservation at 5 PM, on Sunday New Years Eve. Therefore, the noise level was very low not many people it was the beginning of the night for the restaurant. As soon as we came through the doors, the hostess was very cordial offered us a complementary wine. I don’t drink so he offered something else. We sat down stairs as we waited until 5pm. We enjoyed the atmosphere. We got there around 4:35 PM. At 5pm the hostess was very prompt in taking us up the stairs. We sat at a table. There were a few booths sitting against the wall. With in minutes of sitting down our waiter came over smiled greeted us. Our waiter was on que with our every need. Our glasses were never empty even though we only drank water. He explained in detail about the menu and the history of the old bank. My husband I ordered the artichoke dip appetizer. Before it came out, our waiter brought us out bread/oil blend. Then the artichoke dip came out. This is not a normal item we would order. It was so delicious, I could have ate a meal off this appetizer, if I ordered 2. Our main course was the salmon, which was exquisite. The taste was impeccable. The atmosphere was decked out for New Years Eve. This will definitely be a staple for us when we revisit A Mother’s Rest the Lawton Manor. We will see you in July.. until then have a wonderful new year. Heather Hill 01:01/2024"
