FireWater

Should probably give it 1 star, but will round up based on the food being pretty good, but not great. First, we had to seek out a host in the kitchen to get a table because there wasn't an employee in sight. Second, the wait time for drinks was ridiculous. Third, the restrooms were DISGUSTING and there wasn't any soap in the woman's restroom, so I wonder how the waitresses washed their hands. YUCK! The restrooms were so bad that we almost left just because of that, but before we could make up our minds our drinks had arrived. So we stayed and ordered food. It was pretty good, but definitely not worth the $20-$25 price tag for each entree.

At the current state of this restaurant, I would not suggest it to anyone.

I came in for a quiet dinner with a friend on Sunday night. We sat outside on the patio. Lovely view, but the music was just a touch too loud.

We each had salads. I checked the menu online, but it seems like they need to update because the in-house menu was different.

I had a Caesar salad with salmon. Pretty good meal, albeit not the largest I've ever had. It is listed as a side salad, which I was expecting the option of a full-size. The salmon was very good - cooked properly and seasoned correctly - had a slight sweetness which made me think it had touched a honey- or teriyaki- based glaze or pan.

Overall, not bad. I'd probably come back to try something else on the menu. Their salads are all based off the Firewater Salad - goat cheese, apples, and greens - and then add one or two other ingredients. So not a huge variety.

This space has so much possibility.  They are in a great location, with a beautiful outdoor patio.  The interior of the restaurant has potential, but it needs some TLC.  Chipped paint and scuff marks on the walls.  The bar area is very nice and has the high ceilings, as I said, with some tasteful and thoughtful decor and a fresh coat of paint would really make me take this place seriously as an upscale dining choice.  However, a fresh coat of paint and cohesive, updated decor can not make up for the below par food.  The menu also needs some updating-again- identity crisis- what does Firewater want to be?  An upscale, overpriced version of Chili's, Applebee's, Fridays, or an excellent unique gem in University City?  I dined at Firewater on Friday.  The hostess who seated me acted as if she were doing me a favor and gave me a lot of attitude when I asked if I could be seated far away from the very large speaker on the patio. (there was apparently a private party later that night)
My waitress was very personable, friendly and efficient.  I ordered the Ribeye Pork Chops and the grilled seasonal vegetables on the side.  The meal was bland, and nothing I couldn't make at home-better.  For dessert, I ordered the Creme Brulee.  This is by far one of my favorite desserts, but not at Firewater.  It was cold through and through, which means that the top, carmelized crust, the "Brulee" was actually done hours earlier and then just served cold.  I understand that each dessert cannot be made to order, but while 98% of the dessert is made in advance, the Brulee needs to be done right before serving.  
I would go back for drinks on the patio, but one last comment on Firewater's ongoing identity crisis.  After 9, 10 pm on weekend nights, the bar area turns into a rather uninviting Ghetto nightclub?  Very strange/confusing- definitely cheapens the place and undermines any credibility as an upscale dining venue.