If you don't read the entire review, read this: Put this restaurant at the top of your list to visit while visiting from anywhere in a 150 mile radius. You will not be disappointed.
First and foremost on everybody's minds is COVID-19. This restaurant and...their entire staff was taking every precaution imaginable to ensure their safety and the safety of their customers. I saw masks on everyone, gloved hands, sanitizing of every booth after each patron, and an overall concern that shows that customers are their top priority.
Now, for the setting: Perfect for a quaint, and very overdue, date for my Bride. The tables and settings were perfectly set and sized to enjoy each other's company with just the right amount of hand-holdong space without feeling cramped or on opposite sides of the room. Lighting was perfect and the decor created a well balanced atmosphere.
Service was far beyond expectations. Everyone knows that bad service can never make up for good food. Our server, Zayne, was top notch and showed pride and care in everything he did. A quick glance around proved that he treated all of his customers with the same service. Little things matter, and Zayne showed he cared about the little details that make a person's dining experience exceptional. (Open kimono, my Bride and I are people watchers. We saw two somewhat difficult customers made completely happy during our dinner because of his apparent drive to satisfy every one of his customers.) Service was swift and attentive without being uncomfortable or making us feel rushed through our meal in order to turn tables around quickly.
After having a great setting, and phenomenal service, the food lacked absolutely nothing! My ribeye steak was a perfect medium rare, seasoned to perfection with freshly fried onions on top. My Bride's lasagna was full of flavor, and our dessert, chocolate cheesecake, was so rich, but somehow almost fluffy, was the perfect ending to the evening. The house Cabernet Sauvignon was enjoyed throughout the dinner and was a wonderful pairing throughout the meal.
This restaurant should be at the top of your list to visit if you're anywhere in the area. It is perfect for couples or larger gatherings, and even has outdoor seating if you prefer to enjoy the fresh mountain air with your dining experience. My Bride and I will be back and have no doubt that our experience will, again, exceed our expectations!More