text: My first visit I had a doctors appointment nearby so I dropped in about PM First impression from outsideuh mediocre Looks like any old barnThe inside is entirely different It is just pretty Because of the time I went it was nearly vacant so I headed to the bar to eatnnI was not sure what I wanted but I received menu water utensils napkins etc quickly and plenty of time to examine the menu wine selection beer selection etc and ask questions The serverbartender seemed genuinely nice as did what seemed to be a regular on the opposite side of the bar so we had a pleasant conversation before and during my mealnnI ordered the Lobster Bisque and Scallops with rice cakes The Lobster Bisque was good and as a friend told me it was hot We both have the pet peeve of warm food It was moderately priced so I did not expect or receive chunks of lobster but flavor was good I would have loved just a drizzle of brandy on top but not everyone likes it that waynnI really enjoyed the scallops It took me a while and and an explanation to figure out the rice cakes part The long narrow dish contained a perfectly cooked scallop then a rice cake then a scallop etc The rice cakes were actually similar to risotto balls The change in textures and flavors was a surprise but I liked it Seriously though I have not had such a perfectly cooked scallop in forever Good sear on outside that gave it a slightly smoked flavor and just barely barely done nnI agree with other reviewers that highest mark goes for ambiance Given it was nearly empty because of the hour and slow period after the holidays I really want to check it out on a Friday or Saturday evening and see if they can keep up the friendly genuine service quick service and good foodnnThe menu was pretty big so I would expect some things to be not so good One patron recommended the fried gnocchi but that seemed sacrilegious to me and higher probability of being less than stellarnnIm going to take a WAG and say the reviews about not so great food have to do with the larger than average menu Yes I watch way too many cooking channel showsnnNone the less I am going back It is a beautiful restaurant and there is plenty of potentially delightful things on the menu so if they can execute consistently it could new fav for me