Pan Seared Filet Mignon
Barndiva The Gallery

Barndiva The Gallery

237 Center St, Healdsburg, United States

Full • American • Catering • North American


"We have thrived in Michelin-star restaurants all over the world and have always trusted this review as our experiences were always phenomenal. Yesterday Barndiva was a great disappointment. Our dishes were lacking in sophistication, surprise or the elevated artistry we would expect from a Michelin cook. The dishes were either too strong spices or oiled or lack of taste. We could hear from some neighboring tables (as we were crowded together) that they had a similar experience of spicy or inspiring tastes. Even the food presentation was simple and simple. Our service was subordinate and uncoordinated. We had to ask many times to refill our water to cool off the excessively seasoned first course. You missed clearing our plates before a next course arrived. We also had a birthday dinner and they only remembered at the end of the evening. We have asked for basic food allergies substitutions. The waitress was not aware of some dishes. It seemed to the boss lacked the ability to swing on some of the dishes and the result was even more disappointing for the dishes he modified. Note, some dishes were as intended and still subpar. The total value was not there for the meal. We have frustrated and disappointed. We had chosen Barndiva for an extraordinary birthday dinner. We've been overpaid. Even for half the price, it would still not be worth the money. We would recommend Guiso Latin Fusion for increased taste profiles, presentation and creativity for a fraction of the cost."

Cedar Creek

Cedar Creek

75 Cedar Swamp Rd, Glen Cove, United States Of America

Soup • Cafés • Coffee • Cheese


"We had 7pm reservations for New Year's Eve were seated immediately. Our drink order was taken delivered within about 10 minutes. So far things were great. Shortly after our very friendly server took our order for the 1st course main course, they had already run out of several items on the menu, it was only 7:30, poor planning. The 5 of us placed our dinner orders, as I said it was 7:30. Our 1st course came within 10-15 minutes not too bad. The beet goat cheese was good, but you really needed to look hard for the cheese. Another ordered the arugula goat cheese however they only had one instead of 3 goat cheese rolls left, charged half price. Should have charged a third of the price but I won't gravel. First course was finished in about 15-20 minutes, then the wait began. 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 45 minutes, we kept hearing any minute now the food will be out. In the mean time other tables that were seated long after us were served. Finally I asked for a manager guess what our dinner magically appeared. 60 minutes after we placed our order, no explanation no apology, it's not like the place was over crowded there were several empty tables, no excuses. We should been offered dessert on the house, but that did not happen either. My steak was cooked just the way I had asked for it, flavorful good size portion, but skimped on the side dishes. Another ordered branzino, very small filet, again very skimpy main course for the price. The pasta shrimp were tasty as well as full size portion. The coffee desserts were tasty, but as I said considering how long we waited for our main course it should have been on the house. It was a very long evening started at 7pm ended at 11:30. They need to get there act together, dont think I will be going back there anytime soon."