"When my friends and I visited Tillery, an upscale local restaurant, we were excited about our dinner outing. The ambiance was relaxed and fun, making it suitable for both intimate dates and group gatherings. We arrived early for drinks and were seated promptly, but the service started off very rocky. It took 40 minutes to get our first drink, and our server seemed a bit distracted, forgetting to check on us, letting our glasses sit empty, and not telling us that things on the menu were no longer available until 20 minutes after we ordered it.We also encountered confusion about our dinner reservation. We were not informed that we were already seated in the dining area and didn't need to check back in with the hostess, which led to some serious back-and-forth and delays in getting seated for dinner. After being seated AGAIN, the struggles continued with ordering things that were not available and taking 45 minutes to get each round of drinks. However, the food was a standout highlight of the evening. The crab cakes were fantastic, the scallops were delicious, and the short ribs were incredibly flavorful.Despite the service issues, our second server, Deshawn (sorry if the name is misspelled), was attentive and tried to improve our experience, which he did. The manager also stepped in and did her best to address our concerns. Despite the initial hiccups, we ended up having a good time overall. Our evening started at 5:30 with cocktails and ended at 10:25 with dessert. While we appreciated the efforts of the staff to improve our experience, I'm still undecided about whether I would return to Tillery in the future."
