The Epicurean Bistro & Wine Bar

We just had the best time at Epicurean for my birthday dinner!  While we waited for our table we sat at the bar and the bartender was very helpful and informative. She allowed us to try samples before making our choices and talked with us while we waited. She suggested we try the Unibroue Maudite and we are so glad we did, what a delicious beer!  The wine is fantastic as well. Our server, Michael, was warm and welcoming and made excellent recommendations.  The food was phenomenal. After starting with the delicious cheese plate, I had the shrimp risotto with lobster and my fiance tried the ribeye with blue cheese sauce. Both were cooked to perfection (I have never had shrimp so tender) and we were both so impressed.  The ambiance was wonderful - you definitely don't feel like you're in a strip mall!  The piano player, soft lighting and friendly staff make you feel right at home. We can't wait to go back!

Surprisingly busy on a Thursday evening. We decided to go here that afternoon and could only get reservations for the bar area - where the full menu is offered but the seating is less than optimal for dinner.

Entrees Mussels and quail. spinach on the side. Key lime 'pie'.
A bit on the pricey side as our light dinner of 2 entree's, one side, and one desert (no drinks or aps.) came to $75 all in.

Moules Marinières (Steamed P.E.I. Mussels with Shallots, Garlic & White Wine) - This was quite good. A decent portion size and includes fries on the side. Our waiter suggested putting the fries in the remaining liquid sauce to soak up some of the flavor which was a good idea.

Caille Rôtie, Sauce Chocolat Noir (Oven Roasted Semi-Boneless Quail
Served with Dark Chocolate-Cabernet Sauce, Wild Rice & Onion Confit) - A good dish but the quail was very small; about the size of a 4 year olds fist, maybe a 2 year old? Anyway, really small.

Tarte au Citron Vert - Key Lime Pie - This was a well presented and nicely done key lime 'pie' - a creamy lime filling. It is on the small side but artistically presented.

Biggest negative on the food: The entrees and spinach were heavy on the salt.

Service in the bar area was a bit slow and had a few minor misteps; our side order was 'forgotten' and brought to us after we finished our entrees - after we had written it off. Water glasses were not refilled until we requested it.

All i wanna say is food is just awesome I never tried french restaurant before but i love it. The food is pricy yes but the environment is really nice. Initially i though i was just a fancy restaurant with over price food. but i was wrong. Te duck confit is amazing! My friend ordered the cheese platter and she loves it!

ALso it is a nice dating place. will visit again.