"The tables are quite small and positioned closely together, which creates a noisy ambiance. I found myself occasionally leaning toward my companions to hear them, as another table was just 2 to 3 feet away. I'm a big fan of good bread—the kind that's worth the carbs—and when a restaurant pays attention to quality bread, it bodes well for the meal. This place served really good bread to start. The butter was perfectly soft at room temperature.
The octopus was above average but didn’t stand out. My friend enjoyed the bone marrow, while I found the croquettes to be better than what I've had at most places, despite not being a croquettes fan. The sea bass, however, was excellent. My friends seemed pleased with their desserts.
The wine selection was interesting; they seemed to have a good variety, but for some reason, my Sauvignon Blanc tasted sweet, which left me perplexed. If you're familiar with wines, you might understand the confusion. I even wondered if I was served the wrong glass. I wrapped up the evening with a 12-year-old Japanese whiskey served over a block of ice.
Our waiter was a nice guy who made an effort, though his timing was a bit off at first and he came across as somewhat impatient. Overall, though, he did well. The main reason I can't give this place five stars is that the evening started off on a sour note due to the service; this became the first topic of discussion at our table. For instance, when I arrived, the host at the front desk basically said, "They're over there; just keep walking and you'll find them." When I sat down, my friends also remarked on how dismissive he was when they made their table request.
Although the restaurant was busy that evening, it wasn't full, and there were plenty of available tables. I'm looking forward to returning to try the outdoor space. I believe that if management could enhance their service quality, this could become one of the best restaurants in Atlanta at this price point."
