Q: The food was okay. VERY expensive. Service was atrocious. Sangria was terrible. Paella was spat out by all who tried it. Dried out rabbit with lots of pinbones. Bleccch. They make the sangria to order so you get to see what's in it. Cheap red wine, a little brandy, and a slice of orange. $10? Really. This was unlike any sangria I've ever had. Undrinkable It was the service that really torpedoed our experience here, though. It took us a half hour to get our first round of drinks. We had to flag down the manager and have hime take our order. Our server was a frazzled mess. He was staring at the computer in the service station literally the whole night. I got his attention at one point and asked if I could order a drink. We were a group of 8 and no one had a drink yet. I asked for a glass of tempranillo and he took off without taking anyone else's order. Another member of our party managed to flag him down 10 minutes later and he tried to do the same thing! Take one more person's order then fly away. TAKE EVERYONE'S ORDER AT THE SAME TIME! It was insane. We spent well over a thousand dollars for 8 people. I've eaten at Bazaar in LA, Jose Andres' other west coast foray into high-end tapas and it was one of the greatest meals I've ever experienced. This place was a real let down. There was so much that was wrong. The fried dates in a shoe on the table. Not cute or appetizing. The sangria was absolutely awful. Service was non-existent. We wanted to order dessert but didn't have time since it took us so long to order and receive food and drink. Paella inedible. The room was way too bright. I can't really even convey with words how sucky our meal was and how ripped-off we felt when we got the enormous bill. The manager heard us grumping about the meal and didn't offer anything to try to turn the tide of negativity. I think he was used to it. Most other tables in our vicinity seemed disgruntled. One table walked out ant the manager tried to get them to pay for the food they ordered and never got.

A: negative

Q: The food here was good actually. BUT..... 1. We waited 10 minutes to get a server to even look our way. Even though they were obviously over-staffed. There were like 5 people at the bar at one time. And only 4 people sitting at the bar. 2. Watched a server tear up bacon apart with his hands (at the bar) and then dump it into some kind pickle jar with cloudy water or liquor. It was pretty nasty to see while we ate. Isn't that what the kitchen is for? Prepping?!!! 3. Witnessed a customer come up to the bar and get ignored. Then she was acknowledged by the bartender, only to be told to wait. After 10 minutes that customer just left. I don't blame her. 4. We had to go he out own condiments from another table across the room. 5. Saw new customers come sit in the bar area. After waiting about 15 minutes, they decided I go get their own menus. It's pretty sad, cause the food there really was good. But the service is killing it. That will be my first and last time at this place. I can't wait to complain about it at work on Monday.

A: negative

Q: Used to have a 4 stars with me. Not no more. I have made two visits since my last review and each was was worse than the last. My last visit was a to-go order. Pad Thai, Pineapple Fried Rice, Summer rolls and combo appetizer. Pad Thai was good. Not outstanding, but I did not feel cheated. Combo platter was good, just overpriced for what you get. The Pineapple Rice had NO pineapple in it. NONE. Really? Who misses the ingredient that the dish is named after? Seriously? I got my answer... The same one who made the summer rolls. There was way too much thai basil in them. It was like eating a bouquet of flowers. This is why I opened them up and found the lettuce. The lettuce inside was the thickest nastiest white part that was all oxidized. To the trash with them. There are too many options that are just a little further away...but worth the drive. Original review.. I have been here three times over the last couple of years. The first two times were 5 starts easy. I seek out Thai when I travel and this is one of the better Thai places when I am home. We tried the following items. Duck - I cannot remember the exact dish, but it was not the Crispy Duck. It was just OK. I like duck, but not this dish in particular. I would NOT order this dish again. Others liked it, so don;t take my word for it. My buddy and I each ordered the red curry chicken. I went with Medium and he with the Hot. The hotness was just right and they have the Thai chili peppers and various hot sauces to add more. Mu only complaint was the green beans were very "woody". Not canned, but too old and they lost their freshness and were like chewing on Lincoln Logs (remember those?). I would have preferred they left them out because the rest of the dish was excellent. Because they were included they affected the rating. The Chicken Satay which was moist and full of flavor. The Summer Rolls with Shrimp were very good. Lots of fresh veggies and wrapped in rice paper with the accompanying sauces. Though there could have used more shrimp. We went on Saturday early evening and they were not very busy. Scary on a Saturday night, but it was good. The service was excellent and the waitress was very helpful and she explained where explanation was needed. I will go back.

A: negative

Q: One of the best meals of my life here. Pork trotters. Ahh. I wish this was served on a giant serving tray. I thought this was going to be a heavier dish because it's fried. The pickled onions and fresh salad made it so light and tasty. I hope it will still be on the menu when I come back! I had the orcecchiete (spelling?) with lamb? I think. It was great but a bit spicy. I wasn't crazy about it but though it was delicious. My previous visit, I had their duck liver ravioli. That that dish you must try. I had the server pick a dessert for me. Budino was on the menu and normally I'd go for that because I love Mozza's butterscotch Budino at home. But the server raves about this fruit salad. I said to him really? Okay, I trust you. I was pleasantly surprised with this "fruit salad". There were berries scattered all over the plate. Fresh, poached, and crunchy. So many different textures. With this berry sauce and ice cream. Let me tell you, because of this recommendation...I gave my server a very good tip. :)

A:
positive