Dined on September 20, 2024
- Overall 1
- Food 3
- Service 2
- Ambience 2
I was excited to dine at Andy Hyde’s restaurant, drawn in by his story and reputation. Unfortunately, the experience fell short in several key areas.
The menu for the evening featured a three-course tasting menu (Oysters, Green Asparagus Salad, Ghanaian Spiced Maine Lobster). While the dishes sounded promising, the execution was lacking. The first course took an excessive 60 minutes to arrive, and considering it was a light dish (oysters), we were eagerly anticipating the next course. However, the second course didn’t arrive for another 60 minutes. By the time we were served the third course, it had been 2.5 hours since we sat down, and by that point, I was not only starving but frustrated.
I appreciate a leisurely-paced meal, and I wasn’t looking to rush the evening, but this was beyond reasonable. The long gaps between courses created an awkward atmosphere not only for us but for other diners as well. It was clear from observing other tables that everyone shared our frustration with the pacing of the meal.
While I have great respect for Andy Hyde and his vision, sadly, the execution on this visit missed the mark. I hope the team is able to resolve these issues for future diners, but unfortunately, I won't be returning.