Homesick Reviews Summary

Menu and Food Quality

Pros:

• "They have a great menu with twists on some classics, like tuna salad, wings, and mac and cheese."
• "The pork chop was large and tender! Swordfish fresh and delicious."
• "The crispy flounder is light and fresh - like it barely touched the fryer but still crispy!"
• "Absolutely beautiful spot to eat, food was very good, and reasonably priced."
• "The food was beyond our expectations."
• "The Mac and cheese was to die for."
• "Everything we ordered was spot on."

Cons:

• "Ultimately the experience was nowhere near worth the price we paid ($151 for 2 people not including tip), so we will not be returning."
• "Food was also good, but nothing to write home about, and plating was a little bare."
• "Found it to be incredibly expensive for the small portions."
• "I had the prime rib and it was tough and had no taste."
• "The pesto pasta didn't have much flavor or anything special about it."
• "The cauliflower steak was simply a few slices of cauliflower on a plate with flavorless beet spread."
• "The food was ok at best. Everything was flavorless."

Service

Pros:

• "Our server, Sara was exceptionally attentive, and had great energy."
• "Our server (Olivia I think?) was fantastic, the food delish - clean plates all around."
• "The staff was super friendly and eager to please and that was definitely noted."
• "The service was friendly."
• "The servers were all very friendly and attentive."
• "First, service was great."
• "Grace was the absolute sweetest server ever, I couldn’t have asked for better service."

Cons:

• "Everything was great except for the hostess who told us to wait."
• "By the time the waitress came back (20 mins later) and I was able to order more (for which I was charged $1), entrees were being served so we only made it half way through a $22 pairing."
• "Was not greeted at door after waiting for several minutes."
• "Staff is not well trained, especially hostesses."
• "When we left they took it upon themselves to add a tip greater than was given."
• "We had to constantly be asked to have our waters filled."
• "Our waiter took a very long time to get to us."

Ambiance and Decor

Pros:

• "Thank you guys for another awesome spot on Cookman Ave!"
• "Brand new and a great fit in the neighborhood."
• "Loved the vibe inside and the decor was welcoming and not the least bit uptight."
• "The atmosphere was lovely, dim but not dark, and live music that allowed you to still have a conversation."
• "Great atmosphere and staff. Good vibe for a date."
• "The ambiance is warm and cozy with comfortable seating and one of the neatest and most picture perfect bars we’ve seen in a while."
• "The atmosphere was fun, warm and comfortable."

Cons:

• "Overall I wouldn’t recommend and I wouldn’t go back."
• "It is also super loud inside, I’d recommend sitting outside."
• "The lighting was intensely bright - like hospital lighting or what you would expect for brunch."
• "The whole atmosphere just feels very “instagramable”, like they’re trying too hard."
• "From the moment you walked in it felt really sterile."
• "This place just doesn't know what it wants to be."
• "I was bummed to see that brick wall closed it’s doors and homesick took its place."

Drinks

Pros:

• "What is really awesome are the cocktails as they are so different than any other restaurant I have been to and delicious."
• "Live jazz brunch is exceptional, creative and pragmatic atmosphere (trees between tables)."
• "The drinks are really pretty but expensive."
• "We truly enjoyed our drinks."
• "The drinks were delicious, especially the tutu."
• "Coffee is good, cocktails were OK."
• "Some drinks and menu items reasonably priced!"

Cons:

• "And the worst was my bloody mary. I think they dropped the pepper grinder in the glass. Yuck."
• "The drinks came out after the food."
• "The cocktails were not great."
• "Definitely pass on the 'happy hour martini special' because the happy hour martini glass is 1/3 the regular size but the price is only 1/2 off so it's definitely not a deal."
• "There is not a single normal cocktail featured on their menu."
• "Cocktail was weak and the wine selection was below average."
• "Drinks - nothing special."