Impression: As a frequent Mass Ave eater, this is ...

Impression: As a frequent Mass Ave eater, this is a safe choice when you want good food and the higher-end places are booked up. This location is higher-end but still reasonably priced. Its good for a nice dinner that you don't mind spending money on, but won't end up over-paying for. The decor inside is clean and modern, tastefully done. Lighting is the right dimness and the back has outdoor seating with a great fireplace. If you can get a table next to the fireplace, do it, especially on a night when there is a chill in the air.

Pros: The drinks are made well, there typically isn't a long wait (btw this location does use OpenTable). The food is delicious, not too pricey, and is made and served at what I feel to be the right pace. One of my favorite appetizers here is the pomme frites, the sauces that come with them are really good, especially aioli (yes, fancy mayonnaise, we all know that). The salads are large too, you can make a whole meal of out of a salad. The best place to eat in this restaurant is the bar area, which does have tables, or outdoor on the back patio.

Cons: The main interior seating area is noisy. Like absurdly noisy. I don't know what kind of noise dampeners are being used but they definitely do not work, either that or the majority of the patrons are hard of hearing so talk loudly to compensate. Do not bring a large group here, stick with 8 or less as there are no areas that can accommodate a party any larger unless they start pushing together tables. I attended recently with a party of 10 and we had to have people sitting on the corners and it just barely worked. So stick with 8 or less. Again, the interior noise in the main seating area, its absurd... which is why I recommend if you are dining inside, sit in the bar area, noise levels are much more reasonable.

Conclusion: Its a great restaurant. I call it my Plan B because if nobody can decide where to eat or if you aren't sure what you want, you will probably find it here and there is likely seating available or just a small wait. The drinks are good and the bar area is large. The decor is modern and sleek so this is actually a great place for after-work drinks with your professional friends.

Great for: professional friends to eat/drink, groups less than 8, diverse menu that will accommodate all tastes (even the pickiest eaters), date night but don't want to break the budget

Note: uses same loyalty card as Union 50