This came across my radar a couple of months ago and got the opportunity last night to go. Review time! I just want to speak on service 1st and foremost. The security/doorman and hostesses were amazing. So welcoming that I made sure to include a picture with them in the review. From the time we entered, they did a wonderful job letting us know what was happening and just informing us about menu choices and making us feel as if we truly were at home. Rashida was our server... I don't know how to even give her the credit she deserves. She was FABULOUS!!! A great job from the time we sat to the time we walked out the door. She was always just one step ahead even when dishes or drinks were coming out. She paid attention to the little details that really add up. I always say the food can be off, but if the service is A+, you will still have an amazing time.

I will acknowledge the music because I do know a lot of guests have remarked about how loud it is in the restaurant. I, however, think it is less about the music and moreso about some very loud patrons and the overall acoustics in the restaurant. Lastly, I will mention that tables should be bigger or chairs should be smaller. The blue chairs are lovely and esthetically pleasing. However, they don't allow you to sit under the table properly/ comfortably. They are rather large... just a bit awkward.

Ok, let's speak about what we all know is most important! The food!!!! We ordered a little bit of everything. The salmon bites (fried) were a but overcooked and overly seasoned. I do think that the repetitive statement throughout the night was that things battered were overly seasoned (or too salty). The fried cauliflower was a show stopper. I was sad that it was a little salty but drizzled over the Thai Chilli sauce and it was workable. The crabcake appetizer was pretty good, nothing that I would say I had to have again, though. On to the main dishes... Surf and Turf was good. The lamb was a bit overcooked (ordered it medium) it came out more on the well done side however it wasn't dry. The fried lobster tail was good. The chicken and waffles were yummy. I tried the pecan ones buy wish that I would have tried the peach option. Chicken was fried nicely... would order that again for sure, and I don't even really like fried chicken. The pasta was a bit saucey for my taste, and the crab leg didn't really add to the dish. It also wasn't precracked as most restaurants do, especially when they don't provide you a cracker to do so yourself. It just really made for a messy experience. The fried catfish was good again it was overly seasoned, but that I believe was due to the batter. The batter is thick, which gives it a good crunch but takes away from the fish if it's too much. For sides we ordered cornbread which I loved!!!! Collard greens, nobody tried them, they looked fine though. Sweet potato fries were yummy as well and lastly the lobster mac-n-cheese. Mac-n-cheese is something that either goes really well or doesn't. This wasn't the worse I have ever had in my life but also not the best. It needed bit more lobster and a different type of cheese in my opinion. We passed on dessert so I can't speak on those. The drinks were fabulous and something I would get again.

All in all it wasn't bad. I do truly think my server and the front end staff made our meal though and experience. I think I could come back grab a drink or two at the bar and some fried cauliflower, and that would be enough.

Many people mentioned the food cost. I don't ever have a problem paying for great food and wonderful service. I loved that they gave 20% gratuity automatically (even though I always leave more). But I do think if you are going to charge at a certain price point, you must provide a certain caliber of food and service.