To begin, I must express my regret that despite the delectable cuisine and aesthetic ambiance of Spirit, I will likely not return to the establishment. While my wife’s burrata pizza and my mussels were exceptional, our experience was marred by several concerning issues. Upon our arrival, we were not greeted with the customary warmth and attentiveness one expects from a restaurant. As the second couple to enter, we were initially offered the least desirable table in the back of the establishment. While I understand that seating preferences vary, I have extensive experience in the restaurant industry and can attest that the back of the house is typically reserved for guests seeking privacy or for reasons of concealment. However, after being relocated to the front of the restaurant, we were left waiting for our waitress. She took our appetizer and drink orders but failed to attend to us promptly. Notably, our appetizers were partially consumed before we received our first cocktail. Given the holiday season, there were only two other tables occupied in the restaurant, and our waitresses were not assigned to those tables. Consequently, they should have been able to provide adequate attention to our needs. Moving on to dessert, I ordered a lava cake, which was delivered but lacked ice cream. Our waitresses did not inform us that they were out of ice cream. They only approached us once the dessert had been placed on our table. Furthermore, no price adjustment was made for the dessert. If given the opportunity, I would have opted for a different dessert, as ice cream is an integral component of the lava cake experience. Our waitresses’ disengagement was evident throughout our meal. It appeared that they were not frequently present, which made it difficult to obtain their attention. Consequently, I had to flag down another waitress to order my after-dinner drink. Finally, I ordered my after-dinner cocktail and settled the bill with auto-gratuity, which was satisfactory. Despite my initial positive experience, the situation took an unfortunate turn when I reviewed my statement and discovered an additional $22 charge from Spirit Lounge. This unexpected expense significantly compounded the subpar service we had previously encountered. In an attempt to resolve the matter promptly, I reached out to Spirit Lounge, but they were unfortunately unavailable until 5:00 p.m. I sincerely hope that this review reaches the establishment’s owner, as I would be willing to consider returning to Spirit Lounge in the future. However, I would have preferred to avoid the inconveniences and subpar service we experienced and instead dine at a more professional establishment. It is plausible that the waitress may have been new to the job, underprepared, or simply lacked the necessary care and attention.