Sakura Higurashi

Review of Ortanique Restaurant

My boyfriend and I recently went here for Valentin...

My boyfriend and I recently went here for Valentine s Day dinner. As to be expected this place was packed and I m glad we made a reservation because we still had to wait an hour before we were seated. The ambiance of the restaurant is nice and I m sure it s even better on a less crowded day. The decor is a beautiful mix between carribbean and Florida beach home. The bar area (where we sat while we waited for our table) was small but comfortable. The bartender who waited on us (Joel?) was hilarious and very knowledgeable (he knew how to make a toasted almond to perfection despite it not being on the menu). We ordered the Caribbean foix gras with duck confit as an appetizer which was expensive but absolutely delicious and a large enough portion to share with someone else . It melted in the mouth and was well-seasoned. My boyfriend originally made a reservation for an outside table but after an hour wait the hostess said we could sit inside which was a plus. The garlic bread was hot and fresh from the oven with a perfect amount of crunch. I ordered the fish with cilantro rice and my boyfriend ordered steak. Mine was absolutely delicious. It had the fish steamed perfectly in a mixture of spices, tomatoes and vegetables. My boyfriend said his steak was okay. Overall, this was a nice first experience and I hope to come again when it is less crowded to be able to enjoy the ambiance and food.