I grew up in a railroad town and spent countless hours in and around a historic depot, so I cannot escape the allure of this magnificent building. The atmosphere of this restaurant is absolutely captivating as it transports visitors back to the elegance of a...bygone era. The staff have always been equally elegant, polite, and attentive. And they know their menus, too, and are happy to explain dishes, prep, etc., and make recommendations - even for wine pairngs and the like. But for my wife and me, once we've been warmly greeted, sat, and soaked in the surroundings, the experience lessens a bit. We have consistently left saying to ourselves, "That could have/should have been better" (especially for what we paid). The complimentary breads are good, but I've had much better. The salmon pate wasn't all that salmon-y. My $30 small prime rib came with a mound of unexceptional whipped potatoes. Nothing else. Likewise, my wife's Chilean sea bass was but a chunk of fish on a bed of rice (Very good rice, yes, but nothing else). My wife's creme brulee was barely torched at all - maybe a spoonful or two of crispiness. To be fair, my brandy chocolate torte was very good, and they added a birthday candle for my celebration. Still, it was conspicuously lacking in any real brandy flavor. The place and the people are wonderful, but the focal point of any restaurant is the food, and we've been disappointed in the overall quality and balance. Is a side salad or a vegetable too much to ask with meals already north of $100? All that said, of course we'll be back someday. The odds are with us that we'll be blown away one of these times. And I understand the Sunday brunch is a worthy destination. I'll review that when the time comes.More
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