Zombies!?!
Went in for a drink and snack with my wife at around 4:15 on a Wednesday. Beautiful day, beautiful view, really classic and welcoming decor inside ... It made us want to sit down and relax for a while on a nice afternoon. We were both smiling with comfortable expectation because there was only one other table occupied inside and four or five waitstaff plus a bartender ... Should get plenty of attention, right? Wrong. We waited about seven or eight minutes until I finally had to get up and ask the bartender and two servers (just 15-20 feet away, doing nothing, just standing there) "do you guys have table service?". One of the waitresses gave us menus, smiled, reassured us and then apparently forgot about us again. So we waited for another 10-12 more minutes; nothing. No visit to the table, no attention whatsoever. I swear to god we felt like there was some joke being played on us ... was it Candid Camera? No, it was more like we were in a zombie movie, with these people in red uniforms just wandering around aimlessly. Â The bartender was shifting between absent-mindedly wiping off a glass, changing channels on the TV, mumbling with the waitstaff and staring off into space. Another waitress kept walking to the empty hostess stand and just staring out the window like she was watching the horizon for ships. Some other waiter showed up and huddled and chatted with two others as if they were busy ... but actually busy doing nothing that involved any customers. Oh wait, it couldn't have been a zombie movie: in a zombie movie they would have at least been interested in coming over and eating us! These clowns didn't care about a thing except, maybe, when they were getting the hell off work and outta there!
We got up and left, went back into the City and enjoyed a nice dinner for a heck of a lot less than we would have spent at the Farley Bar. I don't even think that they cared that we left ... They just kind of gave us disinterested glances and mumbled something as we headed for the door.
Two semi-bright points: 1) we got water right away from the bus boy, 2) when I called and explained our experience to the manager he called me back and apologized and offered up a couple of drinks and appetizers next time we were in. Nice gesture but someone still needs to serve them! I was happy to accept the apology but will not be visiting the Farley Bar for some time, at least not until they figure out that they need to either fire or retrain the waitstaff and bartender in the basics of service.
The really sad thing is that this place, with so much potential, has had this type of horrible service review before. I'm thinking that it's not just the waitstaff who don't care, their issues may very well start further up the chain if they've continued to tolerate such mediocrity.
I stumble upon this place after going around shooting some b-roll & timelapse footage to add to a wedding with the Golden Gate and SF skyline over the bridge. To be honest, I really just wanted to use the restroom since there wasn't any nearby and since this place look nice, I didn't want to just walk in and just use the restroom without paying for something. I saw that they had a bar so I asked to be seated at the bar to grab a drink. This place looks really nice, they had outside seating along the front and even in the 2nd level. It really look like you're in the South with the way the house look.
I sat at the bar and this bartender didn't even serve me until 5 minutes. I didn't want to raise my hand to see how long before he comes over to ask me what I wanted to drink. He looked at me a few times but didn't come over until a few minutes later. Maybe because I'm Asian and I was wearing a hat, hooded sweater. I think I was the only Asian there lol anyways I just felt there was some sort of discrimination. I saw some Caucasian wearing running outfit and they were served just fine.
The location is nice with a great view. I didn't order any food because I already ate, but the overall the feeling of being outcast there was just not a really good vibe.
A group of friends and I spent the weekend at the Cavallo Point Lodge. Â We thought our Saturday night pre-dinner plans should include a drink at the resort bar. Â We thought it should be that easy and we were wrong. Â We showed up around 5:00 pm and were told by the hostess that since we didn't have a reservation,we could wait for the next available table in 1.5 hours OR go sit behind the building where there wasn't table service (but I guess we could sneak a drink out back??) Â
We bullied our way in anyway and enjoyed watching the hostess scurry around placing "This table reserved" placards on the empty tables. Â
The server was fantastic (she earns the 2 stars) and as for the drink-- a vodka tonic is a vodka tonic.
Forget Sausalito -
this view is epic and unobstructed with camera happy tourists. Â The outside tables make me feel like I am on vacay close to home.
I tend to stop here when I see clients in the North Bay, last pit stop was for a quiet place to do work, a couple cups of their delicious coffee and a light bite.
Staff is exceptional and personable but not intrusive if you are obviously working and not looking for a new friend.
The bar itself is not your typical bar most hours.... meaning: you see no dumb drunk folk here.
You can have a business meeting as easily as getting some work done with the very chill ambient music that the bartender claims to whistle subsequently on his days off.
Thumbs up. Â Cavallo Point rocks.
Food was delicious! Small portions, but plenty of food to feel full after a meal. I had the burger, which was tasty. There was a really good dip with chips that came with the burger.
Only thing was lacking was service. I wasn't impressed, but it was overlooked because the food was surprisingly good for a bar.
I went to Farley Bar for the first time on Saturday and I regret that I am only learning about the place now! The atmosphere is incredible,very unique and cozy, the drinks were great and the food hit the spot (and not to mention the amazing view of San Francisco). I would recommend the Hazelnut Coffee - truly the best i've ever had!
Review Source:We made reservations at Murray Circle for our anniversary dinner and arrived a little early to check out Farley Bar. We loved the bar so much we cancelled our dinner at Murray and just ate dinner in the bar at Farley. You can choose to eat the bar, the high top tables, or the comfy chairs located around the tables and they even have one located in front of a fireplace.
We started with the Papa Doble and Moscow Mules for cocktails. Delicious. For the appetizer we had the onion dip with chips and our main course was the slow roasted petaluma chicken which was tender and tasty.
The extra special touch, was the complimentary dessert plate they brought out that had Happy Anniversary written on a large piece of chocolate and accompanied by other delicious treats!
I cannot wait to return to have breakfast or lunch so I can see the beautiful view during the day (the bridge was still spectacular at night too!).
Great views. Great service. Great atmosphere.
I had a late lunch/early dinner here after having a massage at Cavallo Point Spa. The  hamburger was cooked to medium-rare perfection, just like I ordered it and the side of fries were served fresh and sizzling hot.  For dessert, the chocolate bread pudding was just the right size, texture and temperature. I'm not sure that I'd make the drive from San Francisco just to eat here and I'm not normally in the Marin Headlands/Fort Baker neighborhood but, next time I'm nearby, I'll definitely want to eat here again.
After a 10 mile hike, we stumbled upon this hidden gem. Â Well, this wasn't the hidden gem. Â The Cavallo Lodge was more of the hidden gem, which is amazingly beautiful by the way. Â Starving for food, this was the only place open within a 5 mile radius so we had no choice but to eat here. Â It was fine overall but If given a choice, I would have chosen something else.
We walked in and asked for a table and the hostess told us we could sit anywhere we wanted. Â It was a beautiful sunny day so we decided to sit outside. Â The weather was just perfect and the view was so nice. Â You could see the Golden Gate Bridge peaking out of the beautiful Oak and Elm trees. Â We were never greeted by a server when we sat down. Â Waiters passed by us several times and never said a word. Â After about 15 minutes of waiting I finally stopped a waitress and asked her if we could please be served. Â She was very nice but I don't think we should have been ignored for that long. Â You see, the way the outside seating is, there is a deck with long benches with seats and right in front of that is the railing so the waiters have to pass all the tables to get to the end and come right back because there is no way to go around. Â The fact that they all ignored us until WE said something was a big ridiculous and frustrating.
Once we were over that, we were able to enjoy their food, which was only ok. Â This place is definitely a place to get light snacks and drinks. Â Not to eat full meals. Â But duh, this is a bar so that was fine. Â The homemade potato chips with onion dip was AMAZING. Â Let me say this again, THEY WERE AMAZING! Â It was just the right portion and perfectly salted. Â The dip was so fresh, I could taste the chopped onion. Â Onion dip and Lay's potato chips is one of my favorite snacks. Â It reminds me of the family BBQs we used to have on Sundays.
I had the grilled king prawns and Hammydiggs (my husband) had the roasted chicken. Â I was VERY disappointed with my meal. Â They served me two tiny shrimp (not king prawns by any means, although they could have shrunk during the cooking process,) two tiny patty cake things that were actually just balls, and two thick cucumber pieces. Â I was not satisfied at all. Â When I looked over at my husbands plate, which was robust with chicken and a farro pilaf, I was like WTF?!? Â Do not order this if you are starving. Â Maybe that was my fault but the price was $13 so I figured it would be a meal. Â Their menu was kind of confusing too. Â There were no sections to let you know that these are appetizers and these are meals. Â I guess I should have figured out that the meals were the expensive items but it was all mixed in together and I assumed that based on the typical layout, appetizers would be at the top, salads in the middle and meals on the bottom but that wasn't want their menu was modeled after. Â Their prices seemed reasonable enough at the time but the portion I got considering the price, didn't justify the price.
The chicken was ok, nothing that spectacular. Â The farro pilaf was a bit bland. Â The chicken was very juicy but again, bland.
This place is great for an afternoon snack, on a beautiful day, where you can enjoy the views. Â Don't go here hungry and don't order any of the $15 or less items unless you aren't really that hungry. Â Get a drink and enjoy the view.
I really love this place. Â The service is great and everyone is really friendly and accommodating. Â We just met up with some friends here last weekend and it was a wonderful experience. Â We even had our perfect gentleman one year old with us and it was just great for him, too. Â A lot to see inside and a nice view from the highchair. Â
The food was delicious as were the drinks. Â A little spendy, but worth it.
Great place for a drink! Â Without realizing how far this resort was from the rest of Sausalito we drove out here for a quick drink this weekend. Â That drink turned into an enjoyable time at a absolutely beautiful spot with fantastic views of the Golden Gate. Â The building is so beautiful. Â We ordered a couple cocktails and they were both not what we were expecting. Â After telling the waitress she kindly exchanged them for wine and beer. Â Very cool of them given that what we ordered the second time was about half the cost. Â We also had a small appetizer that was good.
Prices are totally fair given the quality and location. Â I look forward to coming back on a nicer day and sitting out on the deck and enjoy the beautiful area. Â Looking forward to coming back to Farley.
The porch seating at Farley Bar with amazing views of Golden Gate Bridge and spacious grassy area is unbeatable.
On the other hand, service is atrocious. We sat first come, first serve. 15 min passed. A few waiters walked by but didn't even acknowledge us. During that time, the diner next to us was waiting just as long for the check. No one ever came.
We just left, grateful that we didn't order anything. Felt bad for that diner though ...don't know how long he stuck around but I wouldn't have felt bad at all if he had decided to leave w/o paying. Â
Seriously, that's ridiculous.
The extra star is for the view ... But thankfully we don't have to stick around waiting for a check to enjoy that.
I love this bar! Came in here around 2:45pm on a Tuesday, and they were still serving food and cocktails, which is always a pleasant surprise. This bar is located in one of the main buildings of the old army barracks, that were renovated and made into Cavallo Point Lodge ( <a href="/redir?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cavallopoint.com%2F&s=44d03cd5c321aa55446263fa1614d85b916708ce94a9ddc37970eb60e58ed5b1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.cavallopoint.…</a>). The exterior and ceiling remain the old vintage decor, while the bar has been tastefully updated with this swanky, rustic look. It is a very masculine space that feels like being up in the woods in a log cabin, but very comfortable with big lounge chairs and a cozy fireplace. Small menu with salads and little snacks to choose from (with complete vegetarian options available)-- as well as plenty of beer, wine and mixed drinks to choose from. I absolutely adore this place. I don't know why anybody wouldn't want to go here, it's absolutely perfect, especially on a rainy day!
Review Source:The view from the front porch is a 5 star view without a doubt. Â We were there on Saturday when it was 65 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. Â A perfect day! Â If this was a review about beautiful views... this would be a 5!
The bartender Natalie... is my new favorite bartender. Â She knows how to run a bar and does it very well! Â If it were a review of bartenders... this would be a 5!
The wine selection and drinks were amazing. Â If this were a review about the wine and drink selection... this would be a 5!
Damn food... has to sneak in and ruin a perfect 5! Â Wait... if this were a review of duck wings... this would be a 5!
If we only stopped there! Â There were several of us and we ordered several items. Â The fried chicken sliders were just awful. Â I'm not sure if it was even chicken, and the biscuit that they were on was as tasty as a slice of wonder bread. Â There was also some kind of sauce that didn't help. Â My god... these were bad. Â Stay away from them.
We had some cheeseburger sliders as well. Â Again... just something strange about them. Â Not a fan. Â The onion rings were fantastic! Â Skip the burgers and go for rings!
We also had some good calamari. Â Nothing outstanding, but it was solid good!
So... come here for great drinks and amazing views. Â Hopefully you will find better food there than we did.
A group of friends decided to spend Saturday evening (well, the early part of Saturday evening) sipping cocktails and enjoying "finger foods" at the Farley bar. In our business casual attire, we were quite a smart looking group of 10! :)
Apparently, Farley Bar requires reservations ahead of time- or at least that was the impression I was under. Regardless, the space didn't really "jive" with the largeness of our party. Some of us were sharing stools trying to sit together.
Can't comment on the food- didn't try it. But I did have the Pimm's Punch and that was delectable and quite refreshing. Not sure how many of those I'd buy at $12 a pop...
Loved the indoor fireplace and the wrap-around balcony outside. How nice!
At Farley Bar I only tried their desserts- and WOW they were GOOD. Cooking can be an art, and I'd say their desserts were definitely a masterpiece.
On the menu/in my mouth:
-mascarpone cheesecake
-Chocolate rum tart
In both dishes, the flavors varied so much but went together incredibly well.
The cheesecake was not an ordinary cheesecake, but came in a quaint little jar. The mascarpone was smooth and not too sweet. It was decadent and so satisfying!
The chocolate tart was smooth and came with a side of banana sorbet which was very refreshing. Â
The grounds of the Cavallo Point Lodge is beautiful with a direct view of the Golden Gate bridge. Serene and peaceful, Cavallo Point Lodge and Farley Bar are worth making the trip out for.
Just had early evening drinks there on Boxing day and the place was packed. Managed to get seating on the patio and therefore got to enjoy the glorious view of the bay+bridge. The drinks however were quite disappointing and read better than it tasted. No regrets going there thanks to the great location!
Review Source:After a weekend of winning, we decided to go to Murray Circle and grab a bite to eat/drink. We decided to check out the bar area (Farley Bar) instead of the formal dining room. BF enjoys bar dining more than actual formal dining especially at an upscale place like Murray Circle. We arrived around 6pm and there was hardly anyone there. There were a few people by the fireplace but the tables over there weren't large enough to actually have a meal. We sat at a table and was immediately greeted by the hostess. She was nice enough to bring us a menu from the dining room so that we could have more options. Perfect! We decided on the chips and onion dip, a half dozen oysters and shared the rib eye steak from the dining room menu. For dessert we had the marshmallow pie, another item off the main dining room menu. Everything was spectacular. Prepared and cooked to perfection. BTW, try the Banshee Pinot Noir. Yum. The service was excellent. Not what you would expect from in a bar. It was as if we were dining in an upscale restaurant. I definitely picked up on that as we were being served. I highly recommend eating at Farley bar especially if you want to a more casual atmosphere but the perks of the food from the dining room.
**Side note** During dinner the waitress mentioned that if we were interested, there was a fire pit outside with heat lamps and they were offering blankets if we wanted to relax outside. It was a fantastic idea. The blankets were heavy and even on a cold night, kept us warm. There was a view of the bridge and the sky was clear. It was an amazing end to a great meal.
Sad. Service is so all over the place.
The setting is unreal. The porch seats ideal. The day - sparkling hot with views for miles. The pace slow and perfect.
After a lovely morning at the spa swimming under the trees in the meditation pool we were starved! The spa had limited menu so we ventured across to the restaurants.
We were told the menu was the same at both Farleys & Murrays (why would they do that?). They were able to seat us right away on the porch.
We ordered promptly. As I am pregnant I asked if it were possible to cook a burger "well-done" (a lot of chefs hate doing this). I was told absolutely and confirmed it meant no pink.
Eventually we got water with many excuses. Eventually the food came (over 30 min). My burger was Medium Rare, very pink. Â It took 5 minutes to flag someone down to send it back. 10 min later it came back. It was medium. Sigh. It took 7 minutes to flag a server down - I was told a manager would come out - burger went back. 20 min later (!) the burger came back well done. I was told "we want to make sure THIS time it is right" like I did something wrong... My friend had long since eaten. I was starved.
We had no water for most of the meal.
Dessert was ordered. 30 minutes later we got it. Yes, we waited for the check as well.
Burger went back 3 times. Took over 1.25 hours to get a meal. I am pregnant. Nothing was brought to me while waiting. I was not asked if I wanted to order something else (I would have gladly).
Worst thing? They did not take the burger off the bill OR offer free dessert.
The service needs some revamp. They weren't even crowded. The food was good. The shrimp a little stinky in my friends sandwich but the burger that eventually came was good. Great bun, fresh toppings.
But ive never been treated so poorly or had such a disconnect with servers. It was like going to a yacht club on the last night of the month.
Something is missing there
Sad cause it is beautiful.
Love that they offer the Farley Bar & Murray Circle menu. Â Fun ambiance. Â Bar was packed at 6:30pm for a Monday. Â Decent drink menu - cocktails, wines, but didn't check the beer options. Â Â
Shared a dozen of oysters - super fresh and sweet
1/2 lobster - adequate, pass next time
Tuna tarare - flavorful but no accompanying cracker, etc.
Burrata - really good especially w/ the strawberry jelly
Calamari salad - typical...
All really fresh food. Â Unfortunately none of the entrees looked enticing and I wasn't very hungry so we opted for small plates to share.
For a "bar" there is not much "bar" about it. The menu was primarily a dinner menu, albeit the dishes are relatively small. As we wanted a snack before dinner, the server recommended the fried chicken which was prepared by deep frying the dark meat. I liked the food, but I didn't love it. I also didn't love having to send my martini back. The server explained that it didn't taste dirty because of the type of olives they use and that they would need to put more of the juice into the cocktail than regular bars... ok... so do it? That said the service was mediocre as well.
Review Source:Come for the view, stay for the view.
There's an awesome view of the Golden Gate Bridge, the mountains, and in the foreground - a grassy green knoll. Â (Actually the grass was kinda dry-looking and the day a little foggy.... but it was an awesome SF day.)
I love their long patio deck, which has lots of comfy cushioned seating. They've got a decent drink list with some interesting cocktails on there.
And the snacks, though pricey, were also tasty. Â The popcorn (rancho gordo, black truffle salt, parmesan) was the best I've ever had. Â The waffle fries (chips w/ coal roasted onion dip) were also great.
My only minor complaint is the service. Our waitress had a snooty attitude towards us, and seemed to be trying to rush us along. (We were there for less than two hours and had averaged 2 drinks per person, and appetizers.) Â This is meant to be a place for lounging, and she seemed to have missed that point.
Customer attire ranged from cocktail dresses to jeans/tshirts. Â Also a good place for people-watching.
I just love this place. Â Comfortable and chic at the same time. Â This bar has really really great food and drink and is the perfect setting for a date or chat with a friend. Â Happy hour is pretty busy. Â I actually love to eat here rather than the restaurant since you can choose off both the tapas bar menu and the dining room menu all at once. Â Best of both worlds!
Top notch but not too stuffy. Â I'm not giving 5 stars because sometimes the service is spotty.
Have fun!
I think the prices here are sort of outrageous for the tiny portions they serve, but the scenery from the front patio makes the price all worth it. I had the Bleu Peacock tea, which was divine. Quality you can usually only find at a good teahouse. $5 for a pot of that is passable, but $14 for three small-ish pieces of fried chicken with sweet jalapeno dipping jelly (no matter how delicious is it!) is a bit steep. My sister ordered the seared tuna salad, which was really good, but again, the price...
Anyway, the view from the seating on the front patio is just breath-taking! The sun was out, you've got the Golden Gate bridge to your left, fog was slowly rolling down the mountains to the right, and the colonial style bunkers across the grassy field/park were so cute! There are blankets on the couches (they have couch seating at a lot of the tables outside), so it's so comfy and snuggley. If the weather's right, this can be an amazing experience, as it was for my family and I!
My wife and I were there on the 4th of July. Â We ordered an olive appetizer, the Thai Green Curry Mussels, and the seared Tuna Nicoise salad. I am sad to say the we were very unimpressed. Â When portions are very small, I always think that the chef is reaching for the greater elegance and simplicity of a Nouvelle Cuisine sensibility; however, the flavors then need to be bright and large.
The Thai Curry was muddy in flavor and bland, with none of the marriage of the ingredients that make  up a great green curry. The Nicoise Salad was presented in the corner of a larger square dinner plate and was similarly uninspiring. Flat, and dull tasting Tuna, on a bed of green beans with a tasteless dressing, two half's of one cherry tomato, and two nicoise olives.
When we were asked by our competent and attentive server how we liked the food, we were told that there was a new chef settling in...
We will be going back at some point to give Farley Bar another shot, and to try Murray Circle, as we have heard nothing but glowing reviews, without which we would certainly not be returning. Maybe an off day?
Beautiful "upscale lodge" interior--very comfortable and nice juxtaposition of modern and rustic. Menu is very pricey, even for lunch, but my grilled cheese sandwich was delicious. Â
The sandwich was crisp slices of baguette with 2 kinds of cheese perfectly melted in between. Came with a small butter lettuce salad on the side that was a nice counter-balance to the richness of the cheese.
Service is attentive, but you feel free to relax and take your time too. Nice way to experience the cuisine of Cavallo Point in a more laid-back environment. Side bonus, free wi-fi.
Full disclosure: I helped open this, know some of the people that work there, but am not affiliated directly anymore. Â If you look at my Murray review, I play no favorites... but this place is grand if not a wee tad pricey to visit daily.
The barkeep turned me on to a boutique gin (I usually *HATE* boutique liquors and all that trendy, hipsterish nonsense.... but he has really done a great job on the liquor selection mingling classics with modern takes on old favorites) called "Death's Door". Â only a couple ingredients, it's one of the most interesting and delicious gins I have ever had. Â Try it with a Gibson. It's peculiar and strong and decadent and see you there.
Stunning bar, dedicated to the memory of Farley comic strip's creator Phil Frank. Â He was an incredibly guy, and to have some a warm, inviting, friendly spot serving delicious comfort food in Marin is surely a sweet ode to that man. Â It's an incredible spot... bright summer day with views of the bay, or a cold, chilly night where you want to stare at a fireplace and the rich warm tones of worn leather.
The apps and side plates are awesome.polenta, mini po boy, little gem cup lettuces, beef tartare, meatballs, and a varied popcorn selection including spicy or truffled (can't remember all of them). Â It's a delicious place to sit a spell.
Enjoy yourself.
My company very generously put me up at Cavallo Point recently and during our trip we of course had to make a visit to Farley Bar. What a nice spot! The deck was PACKED so we opted to eat/drink inside. The interior was nice and cozy and less chaotic seeming than outside. The service was quick and friendly and the food was delicious! I had a company dinner to attend at Murray Circle just a few hours later so we just did light lunch. Boyfriend and I shared the salmon flat bread, seafood fritto misto and the blood orange cheesecake. And I must say, the cheesecake was one of the best desserts I've ever had in my life. Excellent. Really, really good.
They had a really interesting Anchor Steam on tap which was tasty. I had a glass of wine. Nothing too memorable.
We will definitely be back!
slowest service I've seen in my life. Â There were not that many people in the bar area. Â two bartenders took 20 minutes to get us our drink orders for 4 people. Granted all martini's but that is mostly their drink menu.
our waitress was a super nice older lady, but slow and not very communicative nor did she remember what we told her. All good though, her personality made up for it.
I'd say its a mix of snotty, yacht club couples, with some tourists. Â Not really my atmosphere but great location to see the GGB and have a drink.
I did have their crab sandwich, $18 but worht it. HUGE. my friend and I split it.
OVERALL:4.4 Â DRINKS:4.5 Â SERVICE:4.5 Â AMBIANCE:4.5 Â VALUE:4
Ahhhh, life is good.
I love that you can roll up on two wheels in Spandex with ridiculous tanlines, and breathlessly order a round of manly drinks (Bloody Marys/Maries) and girly drinks (Strawberry Rhubarb w/moscato), and none of the overdressed staff or clientele even bats an eye. Â Not only that, but you can then take said drinks, which are not only deliciously stiff but delisssssshiously refreshing, outside to the cush rocking chairs or to the huge lawn across the street. Â Need a refill? Â No worries, the diligent staff is out to earn your tip & will run drink orders out to the lawn! Â Laying sprawled out on the grass under the sun, I totally felt like a kid after a day of bike riding...except with more allowance money, slightly more potent beverages, and a totally fab view of the city by the bay.
When you're staying at Cavallo Point, there aren't a lot of options as to what you can do in the area once you're done with the usual hiking and other getaway activities. Naturally, you'll end up at Farley Bar. Indoor lounge like seating or outdoor seating, it's a good place to sit for a few hours with some eats and good friends.
The only unfortunate side is that it's such a laid back place that the staff takes a while to realize that a) you're waiting and b) you haven't ordered yet. Maybe it's part of the appeal of the laid back environment. We waited impatiently for 15 minutes before someone finally came near us ... but they came near us to adjust the curtains near our table, not to ask if we wanted anything. I asked them if we could place an order, and I said we had been waiting a long while. So after that the staff then came to help us, and to alleviate the wait they actually gave us two cupcakes on the house, which I thought was incredibly generous and thoughtful.
We ordered the drake bay oysters (fresh but a little gritty), the fries (very hot and delicious), and a pumpkin cupcake and a banana chocolate cupcake. The pumpkin cupcake was great but the banana chocolate cupcake had no banana flavor, surprisingly.
To the staff's credit, after the order came, we had more people join us and they were nice and asked right away if people wanted anything, and they let us stay for a couple hours.