Neighborhood Services Tavern

Dear Neighborhood Services:
I think the time for our break up has arrived.
You used to be my favorite restaurant in Dallas. I remembered when we embraced for the first time. Remember how I signed my name into that little book that you put the bill? Remember the first time I met your Ding Dong? Tear…
Let’s be real though: your drinks were delicious and your burger was oh-​SO-​divine.
I don’t know what happened. Maybe you just got too popular for your own good? Maybe you had delusions of grandeur and decided to start acting like you were some snobby restaurant in L.A.
Regardless, the last two times I visited you I left angry. Angry that the wait ended up being double what you told me it’d be (45 minutes somehow became 2 hours); angry that the food was mediocre and took forever to come out; angry that the service was blah.
I’m sorry that you may have closed your doors– but I wasn’t planning on opening them again anyway.

One of my favorite places to go to.
The Reuben here is the best in the city, better than Deli News.
Bartenders are fun to chat with and make good drinks.
Whenever I’m bored I can go here and just chat with the people around, the bar area is very friendly.
Can get crowded on the weekends.

I had a friend in town and we were planning to attend a birthday get together at Barcadia, so we chose Neighborhood Services Tavern for dinner. We valeted in their lot for $ 5, not bad. On a Saturday night, about 8:30pm, we had to wait about an hour for a table. That’s not bad for a trendy place in Dallas, especially on the weekend.
We ventured to the bar to begin our wait. At the bar, we waited a good 10 – 15 minutes to order. The bartender kept saying he would be right with us, but then he would pull servers’ orders. I get that’s part of the job, but they could have used another bartender or at least a bar back. One bartender was drying glasses while the other was serving the whole bar and restaurant. Once we got our drinks, we headed to the patio to wait it out.
We were told the wait would be 45 minutes to an hour, so after an hour we headed back in to check on our table. She was ready to seat us, so we followed her into the restaurant. When it’s a busy night, you are seated so close to the people next to you that it’s somewhat awkward. There was a large party next to us and people were kind of crowded around their table, which meant they were crowding us.
Our server was good, but we had to yell at eachother to hear. We started with brisket meatballs and cheeto mac n cheese. It was AHMAZING. Then we has pecorino fish, topped with a green salad… also AHMAZING. We finished up with a brownie a la mode… hmmm, what do you think? Of course it was AHMAZING as well. Everything came out at the right temp, tasted perfect and the prices were reasonable. I love the food here, and the service has been great on both of my visits.
If only the place were a little roomier and a little quieter, (with an extra bartender) then it would be a solid 5 stars. I would suggest going on a weeknight, but definitely give NST a try.

This is a fantastic, creative, charming restaurant, and a good value. So why not five stars? Because the Porch and Smoke and Bolsa are also fantastic, creative, charming restaurants with good value.
I threw a party for five; $ 175, no booze. No standouts, but the schnitzel was on-​the-​money. A later date was more fun. We had the famous shrimps and grits, and chicken and waffles. It was an excellent, fun date, but Yardbird in Miami Beach is the king of chicken and waffles for me, so far, as this trend crests.
No booze? It’s moderate. With booze, a little spendy, but worth it.

I’ve been coming to Dallas for a while now and have not really been impressed by the food scene. Finally, I found creative food with some Texas friendliness and apparently brisket, thrown in.
I arrived around 5:30pm on a Thursday. I valet parked, entered an nearly empty establishment, sat at the bar, and was greeted with «howdy». Inside, I was thinking «uh oh». Two hours later, I had a wonderful, relaxed meal at the bar with great service. I could have been in New York City!
Ironically, the folks I met at the bar were moving to New York City very soon and this was their last meal at their favorite Dallas spot. Good luck to you! I’m jealous!
When I left, the valet parking lot was a complete mob scene, with a line of cars stretching down the street, and my rental apparently blocked in. No matter, in a short 5 minutes, they somehow rearranged half the lot and I was on my way…
Recommended. I’ll be back!

My husband and I love Neighborhood Services and go there fairly regularly. It is small and usually crowded, so be prepared to sit within earshot of your neighbors.
The food is always absolutely delicious, and tonight was no exception. We started with the deviled eggs and what the server referred to as «standard dips» (crab & artichoke and salsa). The eggs are always a winner. The crab & artichoke dip is one of the best dips I’ve ever tasted. The salsa, however, was just meh… very fresh, but it tasted almost like a palate cleanser. There was something sweet about it that I couldn’t quite identify.
One thing I miss SO MUCH that I haven’t seen on their menu in a while (that I would have ordered in lieu of the dips) is the brown derby salad. Where did it go??? It was a warm, delectable salad topped with a fried egg. I will eat anything with a fried egg on it, but man, that salad was killer. I hope they put it back on the menu soon.
For our entrees, my husband ordered the porkchop which was ENORMOUS but delicious. I had the fish special… can’t remember what type of fish it was, but evidently it was imported from Spain. It was served over Israeli couscous and was fantastic. I almost licked my plate clean.
We finished with the butterscotch pot de crème, which is basically crème brûlée minus the brulee. You absolutely must save room for this, especially if you’re a butterscotch fan. It is quite sweet but surprisingly light.
The service is always top-​notch, considering the waitstaff has to navigate a sea of crowded tables. Your check comes in a small dictionary, which you are encouraged to leave a message in. With drinks, a solid meal for two usually runs $ 100+, but it’s well worth it.
Three side notes:
1. The restrooms are nice but I don’t think I’ll ever get over the James Bond book-​on-​tape they play for you while you’re in there. Kinda creepy.
2. Valet parking is only validated Monday-​Thursday.
3. Don’t show up on a Sunday evening. They’ll be closed.

The first time I dined here in the summer I had no idea of what to expect and was pleasantly surprised. Now back here in the fall, Neighborhood Services is one of the few joys of being stuck in Dallas for work.
Food:
Yum: Porkchop (I’m glad I didn’t eat much today so I could eat it all), Dutch Mussels & Frites, Brisket Meatballs (a tray of eight with a tasty voodoo sauce.)
Drinks:
Of the large drink selection, Tank 7 Draft was downed and enjoyed.
Service:
Amiable server who knew when to come at the right times (we were busy working.)
Total damage:
$ 55.80 before tip.
Overall:
A terrific casual restaurant with high quality food and, although we didn’t order it this time, the Butterscotch Pot de Crème is a must order so save room for dessert.

NST rocks! They have the perfect size (read ‘concise’) menu with plenty of interesting choices from deviled eggs to chicken & waffles. The have variety of cocktails and beers including some unexpected offerings such as Old English 40oz, PBR, and Schlitz.
And the food? Best steamed mussels I’ve ever had! The rich tomato broth was layered with flavor. The chicken pot pie (the special that night) was marred by an inedible, rock-​hard crust. I’ve heard it’s good at the other location though. The Reuben was as good as any top-​shelf deli and the deviled eggs were superb.
The inside is always pretty loud but I’ve always eaten out on their patio.

A friend of mine and I were lured to the Neighborhood Services Tavern by a Google search for «Best Cocktails in Dallas.» The NSB’s bartender did not disappoint. In addition to a list of unique concoctions, the bartender had a couple of custom infused liquors, a cherry infused bourbon and jalapeño infused vodka. Delicious.
Henderson has seen a revival in the past couple of years, and there is a flood of people hitting the bars in this area from Thursday till Sunday. Parking will be a pain in the ass. However, the Neighborhood Services Tavern is a relatively quite oasis in the chaos of the Henderson scene.

Hello Greatness. Meet my mouth.
Why have I waited so long to come here? Don’t answer that– I know I am ignorant already. I fell in love with this place with my first drink of Schlitz. Yep. I said Schlitz. You know? The beer that is greatly appreciated in midwest cities but we are too cool for it in Dallas. Give me a break! Love the Schlitz.
This place is tucked inbetween two Douchebags. It’s like the blond, Dallas girl with small boobs. She never gets noticed because we are the Silicon capitol of Texas. You have Capitol Pub on one side and Jack Black’s something or other on the other. I almost walked by… Quaint inside, not too loud, my t-​ball trophy was sitting on a ledge somewhere, Soundgarden playing softly to me.
Anyways– check out:
1. The crab– artichoke dip. Awesome. smooth taste and everything blends together on a crispy tortilla chip nicely.
2. Old school beers. You will need to stray away from your normal Stella.
3. Reuban sandwich. Piled high with meat and kraut and cheese. A stellar performance of a meal for $ 14. The BBQ seasoned thin, crispy fries danced on their way to my mouth.
4. Daily specials. Shrimp with buttery grits? Never thought I would try but OH MY!
I’m sad I did not get to try the ding dong, but that just gives me a reason to go back. Don’t let people around you not try this place. You will make brand new friends just because you suggested NST.
Business lunch? Check!
Date night? Check!
I’m eating to get chunky ’cause I love good food? Check!
By the way– walked in on a Friday night, got a table for 6 pronto and was serviced by a very knowledgeable and friendly wait staff.
NST– you just got UnilocalED! and it’s a good thing!

Neighborhood Services is absolutely remarkable. It’s a hidden gem in Dallas. My words likely cannot do it proper justice.
In fact, I’ll even go the distance to say that it’s the best place to eat in Dallas. (That includes their other locations as well.) This comes from a gentleman who has the job of taking people out to eat. I’ve been to a number of places, but I can think of only 3 that really stack up to this joint in Dallas.
Of the 3 Neighborhood Services locations that exist of this writing, this is my favorite location. It should also be mentioned that the menus are different for each location. Check their website for details. They’re usually updated.
First, I like the décor and the feel of the place. It’s a nice, upscale, hip place that feels formal but in a very comfortable way. The restaurant has a James Bond theme to it, which works really, really well. (Actually – I love going to the restroom here, as when you walk in to the men’s room, there’ s pictures of all of the classic bond girls on the wall, and they’re playing James Bond audio books in the background. (Tonight, they were playing Goldfinger. Nice touch.) It’s kind of sleek, kind of sexy.
When I get my food, I kind of feel like an international man of mystery. (Here’s your meal, Mr. Bond, should you choose to accept it…) The servers here are also pretty cool. One particular server asks for you to refer to her by a number, not a name. (Number 23 I think.) This also feels Bond-​esque.
All this background, service, and atmosphere is all fine and dandy – but there’s the most important part: I’ve NEVER had a bad meal here. That being said, I’ve had a lot of meals here. The food is FANTASTIC. You can close your eyes and point at the menu and find a perfect meal. Specifically, «death row request» caliber.
Let’s go over some of my favorite dishes here:
–The «Cleaver and Block» burger is out of this world. It’s huge. And the fries are great. (The dipping sauce that they bring with the fries is also home-​made, as I think all of their sauces are.) I can’t really compare it to the «Angry Dog» or the «Twisted Root» (as those are more «bar burgers») though I can certainly compare it to other «chef» burgers, such as the BBQ /​Onion Ring Burger at Whiskey Cake and the Burger’s at Kenny’s Burger Joint /​Woodfire Grill. This burger is better than whiskey cake, though about even with Kenny’s concoctions (both fries and burgers).
–The Ruben is huge and also remarkable. It’s not the best Ruben I’ve ever had, but it’s certainly «up there.» It’s more unique than just a basic Ruben. There’s a unique jalapeño slaw on it that is nice, but not really as spicy as I would like for it to be.
–The chef Mac and Cheese is amazing. You simply must try it. Get it as a side.
–The Shrimp and Grits are FANTASTIC. They recently moved this from being a nightly special and put it on their full time menu. It’s an amazing dish in it’s own right.
–The Chicken and Waffles is a relatively new addition to their menu. I had it for the first time tonight. It may be difficult to get anything else now. It’s the best I’ve ever had. Victor Tango’s has NOTHING on them here, and VT’s has some pretty good Chicken and Waffles. And I can’t stand peaches, but this comes with peaches (as a side dish) that I actually enjoyed! (You can likely sub in any side you want – after all, there’s an abundance of excellent ones.)
–I’ve never had the desserts, but they also look quite good.
This place is somewhat spendy, but I’d argue that it’s absolutely worth it. Plan on spending $ 25.00 per person. (A bit more with beer.)
Also, parking in the area is kind of a bummer. You can valet for free if you get there early (I think you have to be in-​and-​out by 8:00 PM), but if you’re cheap like me, you can park along the street and walk a bit. (Be careful not to block driveways and/​or fire hydrants. Cops will ticket you, and patrol this joint regularly.)
It’s an awesome place. You’d be nuts not to give it a shot. It’s also a great place to take a date (though it has a tendency to get a bit louder in the dining room towards the latter part of the dinner hour.)

I really really wanted to like Neighborhood Services Tavern. It’s located in foodie mecca (aka the Knox/​Henderson area), has an ever-​changing menu w/​a new take on all-​time favorites, and an ambiance that just screams «come and enjoy our food!» But unfortunately, the food left me disappointed, reaching for my water, and sprinting to the door.
I got their «straight forward fin fish» of the day — pan roasted Chilean sea bass served on top of a creamy couscous and salad — while my mom got their Korean BBQ sandwich served with sea salt frites. We also got their much-​raved-​about «last word mac & cheese gratin.»
The verdict? Super salty sea bass and lackluster Korean BBQ sandwich. However, the mac & cheese? The meal’s saving grace. We decided to skip out on dessert since the meal wasn’t so bueno.
I’d like to give Neighborhood Services Tavern another shot but most likely, not any time soon.

Casual, festive, and hip. Great food and drinks at a moderate price. Neighborhood Services Tavern strikes the right note, making it popular with a wide variety of diners. The kitschiness might seem a little reminiscent of a chain (TGIFridays meets gastropub) but really solid food puts it in a class all its own.
I visited again on a recent trip to Dallas. We started with a round of cocktails– they have changed the menu but it still included my favorite, the Amelia. We ordered all specials– the nightly special (which included a wine pairing for $ 25), the pasta, and the sandwich. The nightly special was BBQ spiced pork loin topped with jalapeño apple sauce served with cheese grits. This dish was very good– the pork was very flavorful and juicy. The pasta special was a chicken fettuccine with arugula, tomatoes, and pine nuts. The pasta was good but in hindsight we should have been more adventurous and ordered the fin fish special, which was skatewing. The sandwich special was slow roasted lamb, similar to pulled pork, served with thin-​cut frites– really delicious. We also ordered a side of the mac & cheese. The mac & cheese lived up to the hype, and was quickly devoured.
For dessert, we shared the double chocolate ding dong. Forget what you remember from childhood, this is chocolate cake with a vanilla cream filling, enrobed in more chocolate, served with a berry coulis. This is one of those revelatory desserts– the heavens open up, a choir of angels sing. Simply amazing. Someday I’ll order the butterscotch pudding but for now I can’t get enough of the ding dong. I drank a Hummingbird with dessert; it’s no longer on the cocktail menu but they’re happy to make one for you.
Neighborhood Services Tavern may not be for everyone– it’s loud and not very fancy or intimate. But if I lived in Dallas, I’d be a regular here. There are so many reasons to go back. I look forward to returning on future visits.

I must say, if I could dream up my own ‘ideal’ restaurant and menu, this is what comes into my head!
Fantastic and ‘genuine’ vibe… not sure how to quantify that, but I got it as soon as I entered. Went to dinner Friday ²⁄₂₅ for a nice birthday dinner with Mrs. K; were told about an hour wait, no biggie, we were here to stay! We miraculously got a seat at the bar (which was already packed) replacing a couple whose table was just called. Rock star parking on that one!
During our wait, our rapid-​fire bartender took great care of us during our brief time, so we took the chance to dive into the perfectly prepared calamari topped off by a dose of nostalgia in a mug of Pabst Blue Ribbon. After 40 minutes, we were seated in a comfy (and snug) elevated two top directly behind the bar glass. Great spot for people watching.
I got the major thumbs up from our waitress for ordering the mussels, some of the best I’ve had, and I’ve had a lot of them. Entrée was the lamb ragu… makes me misty thinking about it; wish I could have it every night. Succulent lamb shoulder (I believe), brown butter, pasta of which escapes me as of this writing, but who cares, it was fantastic. PK happy.
A very pleasant dinner, tops for a relatively casual place. This is how you do a restaurant…

I like deviled eggs, I like shrimp and grits, I like a lot of red wine and I like mac n’ cheese. Can you find all this in one place? Yes, in one Glorious place!
You see, I have been lucky enough to visit both locations. But I have to say after visiting the Henderson location last night Neighborhood Services has redeemed itself. The Henderson location may actually just be better, they improved or I was just in a bad mood the day I went to the Lovers location.
I kicked the night off with a fun and spunky $ 11 cocktail, Amelia. So if you want to pretend like you are on the set of Sex and the City and discuss which character you would be with your friends then bring some extra dough. The specialty cocktails are pricy. But zing zang they are good. The Amelia was a vodka, mint and blackberry infused drink. I slurped it down within five minutes. $ 11 can go fast.
Then came the deviled eggs. Okay, let’s see here. How do I put this? They were the most beautifully adorned eggs with all the great garnishes under the sun. Bacon = Good. Green Onions = Good. Cayenne Pepper = Good.
Next up?! The Shrimp and Cheddar Grits. Oh Bubba! The shrimp was plump and perfectly blackened and plenty of it! The grits… I mean do I really need to explain why delicious Cheddar Grits are. NO. moving on.
The best part of the night? Free drinks from some dorky dudes. Thanks to my hot friend who this do-​do brain was scamming. She coerced him into buying a round for group of six girls. Hey thanks, Hot friend. She is totally the Samantha. They ordered the mac n’ cheese for the table and I ended up eating all of it. Thanks guy who I don’t remember your name and will probably never see you again. Best Damn Mac n’ Cheese ever. And I am a tough critic when it comes to the ‘kraft’ of mac n’ cheese. Shit yeah that Pun was intended.

With the name of a massage parlor, I thought the menu would be more accommodating (–whoa they do have ding dongs). Food is overpriced, and I’m not a fan of the menu selection. Vegetables and side options tasted to have alot of oil and sauces, so good luck finding healthy options.
$ 16 for two lamb tacos and french fries as the special… I’m not impressed. $ 9 salad with alot of croutons and not many greens, no thanks.
Bar area is nice, and powder room is fun. I like books!

DATE NIGHT! Finally, we get to see what all the hype is about. We were happy to discover that all the hype 100% earned.
Why not 5 stars? We had to wait an hour… they don’t take reservations… FAIL.
Besides that, we had an amazing time. The atmosphere is dark, romantic yet high energy. It’s loud enough and small enough to truly feel how popular and busy they are… but you still have plenty of room at your table to feel like you’re in your own world, and no trouble having a conversation with whomever you’re with. How did they do that? Seriously?
While we waited we sat at the REALLY cool bar, chatted with the ultra friendly… ZERO pretentious bartender… checked out their unique cocktail list… had a drink and ordered an appetizer. They have a «bar snack special» every night, which is cool, but we settles on the Shrimp and Ricotta Fritters. I was expecting 2, MAYBE 3, medium sized hushpuppie-​like things to arrive… instead we got a whole small bowl full of them! They were each a little bigger than a tater tot, full or flavor and HOT! I could taste the ricotta and shrimp… plus the corn taste of a fritter… again…HOW DID THEY DO THAT?! Odd flavor combo, but it worked. Score.
TABLE“S READY! We head that way, our waiter was awesome and made our night all that much more fun. When we asked for the specials, we were delighted to see that EVERY NIGHT, they have 6 specials! The bar snack, Willie’s choice, the fish special, a steak special and one more (cant remember). It was awesome! All that on TOP of the really awesome stuff on their menu. We looked around on other peoples tables… checked out dishes passing us (the mussels smelled amazing, BTW)…and finally came to a tough conclusion. Lance got the burger, and I got the Chef’s special of bone-​in New York strip, with twice baked potatoes.
Lance’s burger was bigger than his head… and the stack of shoe string fries were just as tall. His burger was huge, and good, but not great. Quite the spectacle… but a bit of a disappointment. My steak… dear lord my steak… has topped my list of best slabs of meat I’ve EVER had. AMAZING flavor. Cooked to perfection (medium rare on the inside, with a touch of char all over the outside… DROOL). Needless to say the twice baked potato would make you slap a nun. No joke. Right on the face.
We sampled some of their signature cocktails… The Amelia was really refreshing. And the bar had a special cocktail with pureed strawberries… it was our favorite.
We can’t wait to go back and to take out-​of-​towners. Save us a seat at he bar… and go ahead and order us some fritters!

Hello. I love you.
I had NO idea this place was here. I walked right by it and didn’t see it until the second time I passed by debating between Capitol Pub and J. Black’s. The secret garden patio is what lured us in. On first glance, the menu seemed a little random but we decided to give it a try anyway. Upon further inspection, and after our waitress Sara (h?) told us the specials, we couldn’t decide on ANYTHING. So many declicious-​sounding appetizers. So many delicious-​sounding entrees. But most of all, so many delicious-​sounding specials-​of-​the-​day.
My friend and I ended up getting a supersilkysmooth chickpea spread that came served in a mason jar, topped with peppers and honey, with a side of sesame flatbread crackers. For dinner, I got the grouper cheeks with marcona almond orzo and beurre blanc, and she got the bbq shrimp and grits. We also split the ginormous onion rings (only came with 3) and special sauce.
Oddly enough we kept liking each other’s drink orders more than our own, so we kept switching. But honestly, they were all good: Pimm’s Cup, Domino Fizz, East Side, and Amelia. The Egg Man was just ok, not our style.
For dessert, we again had the hardest time deciding – so we got two. She got the homemade rice krispie treat chocolate ice cream sandwiches, and I got the Ding Dong Version 2.0 topped with cherries and cherry sauce. We switched again.
Basically, this place came out of nowhere with it’s freakin’ adorable (but small) patio, super fantastically nice waitstaff, and amazing food and drinks. We are already planning our next visit.
To make all that even better: 1) tiny box of Jr. Mints with your bill 2) your bill comes inside a small encyclopedia volume and 3) some of the drinks come with a metal stirrer/​straw/​spoon. Ingenious. We may steal them next time.
Wasn’t cheap, but great for a classy and spontaneous girls night!

In a dark midst of the Henderson headache/​traffic comes this fine display of NHST. Love that the original spun off and did something a little less fru-​fru (whatever that means). But, me likey.
First, If you don’t know where to look you will drive right past it… it’s directly next door/​attached too Capitol Pub, you’re welcome.
The patio is incredibly small, maybe 8 small tables. I wish it was bigger, I would have loved to have sat outside. Alas, we arrived around 7pm on Friday and waited over an hour for a table. So people are definitely getting the word out about this place. Sat at the bar and enjoyed a plentiful amount of cocktails, shots and adored the HPS (Highland Park Socialites) who marveled over my «fabulous looking cocktail, I’ve never seen that before»…um, I had a cosmo. Alert the media. Their drinks menu is cool, lots of wines and if the drinks don’t strike your fancy, ask the bartender to make you something special. He’ll give you a nice wink and off he goes…
The place is small. I really loved the décor of the place, all high tables with bar stools and if you sit on the booth side, you have a little step to get up there. Our waitress was lovely, a little fiery which I liked. Got a lovely bottle of wine and she went over the menu with us. They have these awesome specials #1, #2…etc to #5. The bummer thing is that there are no explanations as to what they actually are, so obviously the poor server had to go over all them for you.
For our appetizer we got the fried asparagus and the meatballs. SO DELICIOUS! The meatballs were served with this sauce that almost made me break out in an anxious sweat. The asparagus, man, I wish I could find a way to do that at home and have them turn out amazeballs. I ended up getting the #2…grilled chicken sandwich with fries. Mmmm… The sandwich was good, however there was this odd sauce that came on it, very flavorful, but I guess not what I was expecting, still good… and on a yummy bun. BF had the veal snitzle… whatever that is. He enjoyed it. Portions are odd, for example my sandwich came with about 4,000 fries and the sammy was enormous. However a friend got the scallops (which were lovely) but only got 4 of them and they weren’t that big. Whatevs…
As others have said… the bill comes in old books and you are encouraged to sign them. But BEWARE those books are looked through every nite and if there is anything inappropriate they cross through it or tear out the page. As was evident in what I saw… my book said to turn to page 324, however when I did… no page 324 :(I’ll never know what brilliance it held.
Overall, I applaud you NHST. Job well done.
Oh and you get Junior Mints with your bill «Who doesn’t love a Jr. Mint… its chocolate, its minty… its delicious… It’s VERY refreshing!!! –Seinfeld

I like this place. Yay!
Super cute little patio… more like a lanai. Think: Rose, Dorothy, and Blanche sipping cocktails in Miami. Loves.
Nice bar area. Perfect for awaiting a spot in the über-​small dining area. Check out the bartender with the super sweet handlebar mustache, kickin in 70’s porn-​star style. I’m sure martinis aren’t the only thing he knows how to shake. Heeey-​ooo!
Once seated, our waitress divulged all of the specials for the day: There are 5 different ones daily, including sammy’s, fish, etc… Our chosen appetizers included the meatballs (A MUST!) and the fried asparagus (As I’ve said before, I’d eat my arm if it was battered and deep fried, so…)
I went with the fish special, the first swordfish special of the year. Came with a buttery/​heavenly sauce on the side and a delicious Mediterranean salad of Yukon Gold potatoes, cucumber, tomatoes, & kalamata olives. Quite refreshing and didn’t make me consider bulimia behind the dumpster out back. Win.
Other star dishes at our table: The shrimp & grits (which they happily split for 2 of my friends) and the chicken sandwich special.
Currently considering going back on one of those «I need comfort food ASAP» kind of days to splurge on the Delmonico steak and Frites. Um, yes please.