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We were with a group of 22 people that had reserved the basement room. The atmosphere was good the Heat was cranked up and the food was not as ordered and was not of great quality. I ordered (ahead of time) the 8oz striploin cooked to medium well it arrived and looked lik a 6 oz striploin that was sliced as thin as liver and was well done. The one scoop of mashed potatoes tasted like petrolum product and the 2 spears of asparagus and couple of slices of peppers rounded out the meal. I was not $40.00 per person well spent....will never return.
They menu is influenced heavily by Portuguese cuisine and has a good variety. The specials were a little more creative when Chris was the chef (If you are reading this Chris, we miss you!) The staff are very friendly and attentive. The wine list is not that extensive but OK. (I wish they had half litres)
This restaurant came highly recommended from co-worker who lives locally. Being new to the area, we were open to suggestion and gave it a shot. We went on a Wednesday evening, so it wasn't to busy. We were seated right away, at a cozy little table in a nook near the front door. The atmosphere was cozy and inviting. There is a bar/lounge to the rear of the restaurant, but a devider wall allows for a quiet dining experience at the front. Our server was great, made recommendations and was on top of keeping our experience enjoyable. We started with the Spicy Shrimp appetizer, which was a great start to the meal. The Roasted Lamb stuffed with chorizo sausage was amazing and my wife loved the chicken supreme. We finished our meal with a Chocolate Lava, which was made to order. It was cooked perfectly and topped off with some fresh blueberries, raspberries and pomegranate seeds. Before we had even finished our main course we had already decided on what we were having on our next visit. Give this one a shot, you won't be disappointed.
Had been there earlier this summer for lunch & we all had a very good meal, so I decided to take an out of town friend this week, we chatted over the anti pasto, but were both silent over the entrees, I found my lamb? to be overcooked onto a pile of soggy rissotto rice, as for my guests meal I took it from her silence that it was nothing special, The coffee was probably the best part of the meal.
I am ashamed to admit that James St is the last place I think about when it is time to go out, but I am completely sold on it now! We left another restaurant because we had higher expectations. One of the guys recommended Acclamation. First of all this place has tons of parking, and is an absolutely beautiful place! I was seriously suprised, I guess I expected it to be more run down. The guys grabbed the corner seat on the patio which faced James St. I was once again mystified by the character that James St had. Free entertainment but all good. It feels like you're in a fancy place until a nutbar comes down the street dancing and yelling. Good times. The waitiress was awesome and recommended some great wine. We ordered Caesar salads to start and based on the presentation and portion size I could tell this place knew what they were doing. The guys ordered steaks and I had the lamb with chorizo. I gotta tell you, I tried the steak and next time I go, I will have the steak for sure. Best piece of meat I have EVER tasted. The lamb, which is usually out of character for me was incredible! I was seriously impressed with the food. So much in fact that we had another bottle of wine. We topped the night off with some espresso and brandy. Our service was incredible and I've gotta say, I have a whole different opinion of James St. now. This was one of the best places I've eaten in a long time! THANK YOU!!!!
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