The plot: The restaurant was packed to the rafters, Servers were serving their tables at an insane, but also efficient pace, Bar-tenders were blending, stirring, & shakin' up cocktails, all other libations, while keeping up with the demand. Our group of three friends, were seated...in the lounge area, next to the Saturday night entertainment, just as requested in the reservation phone call. ✔️
What needs to be pointed out here, is that its post pandemic. I've noticed ALL restaurants are working hard with training, keeping staff and praying that their grocery/liquor/supply orders arrive properly.
If I could give One Eleven a 6th STAR - I would.
EVERYTHING was ab-so-lutely excellent!
☆Seating Reservation - easily made 1 week prior to date needed.
☆Our Waitress - she did a fantastic job, under the pressures of the evening
☆ Our appetizers - fantastic steamed mussels (YES - tomato cream sauce! I'm so used to white wine sauce), and also the Crab cakes were delicious.
☆Our 3 entrées, portions were perfect and filling ( I was dining w/two ladies who are VERY particular about the "doneness" of their steaks (picky ole gals hey! LoL) - both mentioned that it was the BEST steak they have ever had! (a personal Thank You to the chef right there - keep that cook/chef FOREVER), because I cannot say enough about the Rack of Lamb - perfectly succulent, flavourful and juicy at medium rare! The demi glaze, drizzled on the plate beneath the rack - I wish I could've been baptized in... lol (it was that Heavenly!)
☆ Desserts & specialty coffees - delightful ending to an incredible dining experience (shout out to the crème bruleè)
☆ The entertainment - a load of fun, they were very engaging, it was our oldest, crankiest friend's 50th birthday - they made her feel special. All the while, engaging with the HUGE Christmas party group that was there as well. A night of FUN!
Incredible Evening All around - its wonderful "to get what you pay for" and more - it was seriously TOP NOTCH!!
btw: I've been coming to this place since it opened years ago. I’ve been here for a few lunch dates and half dozen upscale dinners with my husband. It has always been a wonderfully, classy place for: great food, service, ambiance, and live entertainment. I'm grateful they've made it through the last 3 years of world chaos, and to see them absolutely THRIVING in their post pandemic stage, is magnificent! A big Thank You to you and to your STAFF for your hardwork, it truly shows! I'm one of those patrons that truly respects that !More