Bistro Chloe Elan

I was very disturbed by the Anti-ProChoice sign on the wall.  I do not go to restaurants to be preached to.   I could not judge the food because I was extremely upset that I discovered the sign after I order my meal.   They should post their beliefs outside so that people can choose to support their message before ordering.

Ignore the politics. This is a great place to eat. We had excellent, appropriate service and the menu had 3 or 4 fish selections, steak, and some good small plates. We loved the beet carpaccio and scallops. The Arctic char and barramundi were also good. The wine list is interesting on a good way. Looking forward to going in the summer and eating outside.

We also did not care for "the wall". It was a very personal story of not being aborted and a plea not to abort. I was not offended by the story but  it was just too awkward. It was like a complete stranger grabbing you and telling you about their inner most personal feeling. Like a car accident, you just can't look away. I never discuss politics, religion, or finances at the dinner table. So to have religion and politics and just general TMI on the wall at a public dining establishment set an uncomfortable tone for the evening. The decor is not really chic or relaxing, it seems to be trying a little too hard. We has a series of small plates and they were okay but a little bland. They all seemed very similar and nothing really made an impact. We did like our appetizer, I believe we had some type of mushroom crostini The service and staff were wonderful and the restaurant was spacious and well laid out. The signature cocktails were very well done. This is a place we may or may not eat at again. Living in Ada we only have so many choices close to home. But it definitely is not on my favorites list.