GREAT FOOD, Service…ehhhh.

First, Our table was in a terrible spot due to being SO incredibly close to the table next to us that no conversation went unheard for either party and the other side was the server station again so close that I had to literally lean out of the way every single time someone walked by or risk taking a hip to the shoulder or elbowing someone in the leg and all of that was punctuated by the loud and never ending clang clang clang of silverware constantly being rattled right there. I get it it’s a server station I just don’t wanna be right next to it. Our 7:45 reservation was sat at 8:05 after a fruitless wait in the bar to order drinks from a bartender determined to wash every piece of dishes and counters before serving the 4 and counting couples piling up. Finally at our table we were very excited for what was sure to be incredible food. That did not disappoint. All the food was incredible! Our only complaint was the caviar portion was frankly offensive (1/2 tsp at BEST?! Really?) and it was served on a tiny potato cake that was ICE COLD!! Besides that every bite of everything was phenomenal. But here’s the thing, as someone with an extremely extensive background in fine dining, people will forgot great food all day long over poor service. The maitre d was great! Nice, attentive and was always doing something to ensure a smooth service. The female hostess had the worst phone etiquette, never smiled and looked miserable to be there. Our server…wasn’t bad but he wasn’t great. Exactly what you’d expect at an Outback Steakhouse. He Talked so fast we could never understand him, he was so rushed….I guess? That his total time at our table I would bet money was less than 2min the whole night. My husband tried to surprise me with birthday candles for our dessert course, but he forgot them. Call me crazy but a $400 tab for 2 people should come standard with exceptional service. People can get good, even great food for WAY less. “Fine dining” cost a lot bc the service is as important as the food. I don’t need to be treated like the Queen of England but for that kind of money i want to be more important than an Outback Steakhouse guest. 3 stars but a strong 3. Will happily recommend to others but hope they have a better service experience.