text: I do not understand what all the hype is about with Paul MartinsI would like to give it stars but rather than round up I am rounding down Looking beyond the really nice decor and well done interior remodel of the restaurant formerly known as J Alexanders everything else seemed very lack lusternnI made a call to get a group of three on the waiting list on a Friday night and the hostess almost seemed confused at my request When we arrived we were told that the hostess only had marked us down for a group of twoalright no big deal an honest mistake I guess There was about a minute wait so we decided to get some drinks at the bar It was pretty crowded but the bartender was fairly dismissive and not overly friendly upon our arrival just a quick delivery of the menu and what will you be drinkinghmm okaynnWhen we got the text message that our table was ready the same absent minded hostess sat us and only brought two menus I am not sure what the deal was but we clearly had a party of three cmon now When our server arrived he was kind enough to offer a smile and a proper greeting We ordered the bruschetta appetizer right away and had our drink order placed When he came back over he spieled the specials for the night and REALLY emphasized the new bruschetta which we had already ordered At this point the series of service miscues were almost laughable to us and we figured we were already there so let us just roll with the punchesnnEntrees came out and my girlfriend had the steak cobb salad which was good her mom had the polenta which was fine and I had the New York French Dip which is their twist on a prime rib shaved sandwich It instead has shaved New York strip on it and I must say I was completely underwhelmed by the flavor of the sandwich just bland bland blandnnHonestly I know I am ranting and raving in this review but it was a totally mediocre experience It is amazing what a remodel can do to a restaurant as it was pretty full and seemed more lively than when J Alexanders was the occupant but I do not think the food is any better in my opinion its not even as good and the service is definitely not up to par nnMaybe I will give Paul Martins a second chance but I will keep my regularity and loyalty to Houstons and Hillstone for my AllAmerican cuisine fix