4 stars or 4 $$$$?  the answer is both.\n\nthe crowd was for the most part older and conservative. \nbut the life of the party was right at the bar and his name was \"rich.\"\n\nwhy the high costs?  part of the money is for the beautiful view and decor but the coolest cost goes to tracking the fish shipments as they are delivered from the mediterranean.\n\ni like big and bold wines so the i'll borro 05 toscana was just that but the\nyounger 07 dolcetto d'alba was smooth but felt high in tannins.\n\n1. the sauteed clams with tomato sauce, garlic, white wine and parsley was very tasty.  good enough to sop up the broth with bread.\n\n2. the lasganette pasta with lobster, shrimp, white wine and tomato was good but the pasta was sadly overcooked.\n\n3. the fish is always good to share since the portions are large but they do carry a special of the day where they have individual filets.  that night, they carried the gallinella which is similar to a light sole.  unfortunately, the garlic overpowered it.  only the texture from the artichoke and the acidity from the tomato saved the dish.\n\nsadly, there was no time for dessert as we had a show to catch.  sniff.\n\ndespite some little misses, the overall experience was just wonderful.