text: I visited Sausalido last night something I would been meaning to do ever since I noticed it several months ago It was late on a Wednesday and the place was nearly empty so we were promptly seated and delivered a plate of bread and a very tasty white bean dip with olive oil and balsamic As I enjoyed the appetizer I took in my surroundings It is a small cozy space with a sort of modern minimalist decor tastefully done in my opinionn nThe menu presented a challenge as there were many items that sounded promising We settled on scallops with wilted spinach and pancetta and gnocchi in tomatobasil ragout with braised lamb The scallops were large properly cooked and slathered with a very flavorful tomatobutter sauce The accompanying spinach however was a bit too salty even for this salt lover The gnocchi had good texture and flavor unfortunately it was done a disservice by the tomatobasil ragout which tasted little of fresh tomatoes or basil The lamb was also a disappointment as it was somewhat bland and rather tough and chewynnAs we finished our meal the ownerchef came out to ask us how it was which I always appreciate I tried to give him some constructive criticism because I really want this place to succeed I love the concept a neighborhood bistro with an eclectic menu based on fresh seasonal ingredients At least on this night however the execution was wanting Do not get me wrong I did enjoy my meal but at this price range I expect more consistency and attention to detail I will gladly return in a few months eager to see if Sausalido has made progress in living up to its lofty potential