We've been coming to The First Post for a few years now. We kept coming back because the food has always been good and we've always had an enjoyable experience.

A few weeks ago, we had an experience that was less than ideal. We made a reservation for nine for dinner. When we arrived, they showed us to our table, which we didn't have to wait for. However, they told us that we needed to be out by a certain time. I hate this. I get you having other reservations and walk ins, but I've never been told this at any other restaurant I've been to. Why is this always a thing here? It makes you feel like, "Sure, you can come in, but don't overstay your welcome". It makes you feel unwelcome.

When we sat down, we ordered a bunch of appetizers and drinks. After a while the waitress asked us for our entrees. My son loves the steak here. A year or so ago, he ordered a steak that was served with a peppercorn sauce. He loved it. Last time we were there, though, they had replaced it on the menu. We mentioned this and the wait staff had no issues asking the chef if they could make it. Sure enough, they were happy to make the sauce for him. That was awesome. During this visit, the waitress said she would see if they could do it. This time, however, she said they didn't have the ingredients to make the sauce. I find it hard to believe that their kitchen didn't have the ingredients for a simple peppercorn sauce. Based on her delivery of the news it sounded like 1) she didn't feel like asking or 2) they didn't feel like making it. Either way, for a place like this, that's really not a good look.

At times, the place feels like it's trying to be more upscale. The bar and front setup feel high end. The pricing is a little on the higher side for certain things. That's kind of where it ends though. Some of the wait staff give off this vibe that you're just taking up their time and couldn't care less if you were actually there. I mean, even the hostess staff likes to tell you how long you have left. Between all of this, the general attitude vibes and the lack of flexibility for a basic sauce, it just doesn't give you that upscale experience. There are many other places in York and even Baltimore that can provide a better experience than what I've found here.