I wanted to be impressed but...

I wanted to be impressed but...

The location is great, valet parking, and great view of Manhattan.

My friend was impressed he thought of having his birthday party there. He asked about the capacity of upstairs and downstairs. Great fit.

We did not order the prefix dinner. We ordered soup, appetizer and main course a la carte. Our appetizer came but not the soup - 'No soup today' but we were not informed prior to the appetizer. My appetizer - tuna tartar - was salty. For someone who grew up with anchovies and shrimp paste, I know what salty food is and that was extremely salty. I tried to smother it with lemon but it did not work.

Now for the main dish - at least 40 minutes before they arrived. Why were we not informed that it would take that long to prepare, we could have order more appetizer?

Oh and one of the appetizer we ordered never came.

Noise level is loud. The place exudes refinement but the crowd was rowdy even though the place is not even half-full. Maybe it's the alcohol.

We went elsewhere for dessert.

My friend was mad at me for even giving a tip. And definitely no birthday party there.