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1. Barcelona Wine Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 393 reviews
Barcelona Wine Bar & Restaurant is a warm and welcoming tapas bar inspired by the culture of Spain. The ever-changing menu is focused on clean flavors, seasonal ingredients, specialties from Spain and the Mediterranean, and rustic small plate presentation
Reviewed By Adam C
We tasted a variety of tapas and most were very good. The waiters were polite and efficient so the overall experience was quite positive.
2. Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
4 based on 359 reviews
At Shell & Bones, the focus is on seafood and steak, utilizing fresh & sustainable ingredients. All soups, stocks, sauces, and desserts are made in house under the watchful eye of Chef Franco. His style reinterprets many classic recipes, while also creati
Reviewed By CT-OldGuy
Six of us went to Shell and Bones for a birthday dinner celebration. What disappointed our party may be what would attract others. Let me explain. First, parking is atrocious. The parking lot is far to small for the size of the restaurant, and valet parking is available and virtually imperative....but reasonable at $5.00. Our party was seated at a nice large round high-top table, normally conducive to conversation. However, the restaurantâs popularity attracts many people, and the attendant noise makes conversation difficult unless one doesnât mind shouting. Twenty (20) minutes passed before anyone stopped by to take drink orders, and that was only after we asked for some attention. It was another 20 minutes before drinks arrived. We were READY to drink by that time! Everything at Shell and Bones happens VERY SLOWLY. You will spend a long while waiting for everything, and the noise makes the passing oftime difficult. The six of us ordered 5 different appetizers and meals. They ranged from excellent (the scallop and shrimp ceviches app, the shell and bones entree) to fair (shrimp fra diavolo was bland and filet mignon was bathed in seasoning which overpowered the meat flavor). We almost passed on desert, because the live music began and added to the din, but we did order deserts and they were unique and very good. As I said in the beginning, the aspects of this business which we found to be negative may not bother some patrons, but with the exception of one couple in our threesome, we would not return. Oh, by the way, we were seated at 6:30 and left the restaurant at 10:30. Yes, FOUR (4) hours...far too slow paced for our taste.
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3. Cave A' Vin
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By pieroinusa
Went there on a Saturday evening, no reservation, and we were lucky to get the last table. The place looks very welcoming, they had music (piano and saxophone). Wine selection is good and not over priced. Service is friendly. Food is OK (the special burger quesadilla was good but uninspiring). The issue was the wait time, 45 min plus. The waiter alerted us before ordering, and it was OK as there was music. But I am not sure I would go there again knowing of such a long wait, unless you are there with people and plan to spend the evening there. For a romantic evening, definitely a good place as it is intimate and not too noisy.
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