Overall solid meal and night out... we had a party...

Overall solid meal and night out... we had a party of 6 for pre-Christmas gathering with 3 couples - seated immediately upstairs with reservation. I loved the vibe of the restaurant - rustic and cool.

I started with Trapline Old Fashion cocktail - watch out for the Laphroaig that makes it seriously smoky... friends ordered Forty Guns (solid) and the ladies enjoyed the Planter Box - highly recommend.

We enjoyed the olive appetizer, but then dove into the mains. My wife & I shared the ribeye - plenty of meat for two! Cooked perfect and not too marbly for a ribeye. The sides might have been the highlight though -- do not miss the Heirloom Grits - so much flavor... The Pommes Dauphinoise were also delicious!

My only gripe is the $30 corkage fee for our wine... this is at least $10 higher than virtually every other restaurant - needs to come down. Other than that, lovely night out.