"Loved the ambiance. The lighting made the setting romantic and the music matched the atmosphere very well."
"The atmosphere is very relaxed and warm."
"The space was super cool with a modern industrial glam look."
"A study in contrasts at brunch with dark lighting, home style comfort staples, and pulsating music."
"Great ambience and beautiful bar."
"It's super grown and sexy with their dark decor and dim lightening."
"The interior is modern and cool, the lighting low, and the music is pleasant and soft."
Cons:
"Overall it was just a really disappointing meal."
"We finally decided to leave. I am never going back there after today’s horrible experience."
"Each taco tasted worse than the other."
"Service wasn’t great either. Had to ask for a straw multiple times, food took 20 minutes, on a slow Wednesday night."
"The duck confit and waffles featured two over cooked duck drumsticks which lacked in meat and flavor."
"We felt pressured and rushed."
"The chicken was old and so tough I had a struggle trying to cut it with the steak knife."
Service
Pros:
"The staff are friendly and attentive."
"The service was exceptional. Very attentive."
"The service was excellent and the food was so good!"
"Had exceptional service, food, and drinks."
"Service was quick and our waiter was in a super hurry."
"Service was spot on."
"The servers are pleasant, and professional, as well as remarkably attentive."
Cons:
"Service wasn’t great either. Had to ask for a straw multiple times, food took 20 minutes, on a slow Wednesday night."
"The server never really touched our table and asked if everything was ok, he was just gossiping at the server station with their coworker."
"They don't have any draft beer (bottles only) and no cocktails are included in the happy hour."
"The hostess was very rude and kept telling me to wait for my turn."
"Wasn’t crazy about the Bloody Mary."
"The food lacked flavor so a lot of salt and pepper was needed, even some hot sauce but it makes sense given the area."
"Our server’s sour face ruined the night."
Food Quality
Pros:
"All the food was really good."
"The food is simply delicious."
"The oysters are always fresh and delicious."
"The food was tasteful, good flavor, good temperature."
"The food itself was good and the menu offered lots of savory or sweet options."
"Food was great! Loved the ambiance."
"The crabcakes were flavorful and the sauce perfect."
Cons:
"The foods were not tasty and it was hard. My english muffin was really hard to cut and chew."
"The duck confit and waffles featured two over cooked duck drumsticks which lacked in meat and flavor."
"The hollandaise sauce was lacking a lot. It looked great but the taste was almost watery and bland."
"Everything tasted okay. For the price, I expected a bit more from the steak and eggs."
"The chicken was old and so tough I had a struggle trying to cut it with the steak knife."
"The Lobster mac& Cheese last night was atrocious."
"The duck and waffles (2 small pieces of duck), and the lobster tacos (very fishy taste)."
Value
Pros:
"Prices are average, but when combined with the quality of the food, the excellent staff, and the decor this place becomes a great value."
"Plus, their wait staff is so kind and friendly!"
"Prices are very reasonable."
"Personally, I thought it was on the pricier end but compared to everything else in the neighborhood it's priced pretty competitively to the close by restaurants."
"Best happy hour spot in Astoria."
"Fresh oysters at an unbeatable price, fantastic wine selection, friendly customer service all in a comfortable setting."
"Came for their happy hour, 4-7 pm. $1 oysters and $7 wine and whiskey."
Cons:
"Pretty good food, a little pricey but it was fine for a nice brunch out with the ladies."
"Good menu but little overpriced."
"The biggest disappointment was the price, 35 dollars for 2 burgers with fries."
"Prices are high, most likely to offset the extensive collection of whisk(e)y they have sitting behind the bar."
"For the prices they charge, they should be more accommodating."
"For Astoria, brunch was extremely OVERPRICED."
"The menu is a little pricey but EVERYTHING we had was worth it."