LJ's and the Kat Lounge

This is a great restaurant and lounge for adults--for the sexy adult. It is pricey but if crave quality then this is your place. Im vegan and I was able to make substitutions on my meal.

Oh my. I've been to this wonderful restaurant 3 times and I have not been disappointed by one thing. The service, the ambience, the food, the wine, the clever drinks, the presentation.... it's all perfect.
We started out with drinks. LJ's cleverly presents its drink menu from within a box with a card for each drink. It feels like you're going through Gramma's recipe box, except each drink sounds better than the one before it. "THE CHESHIRE KAT:
ST. GEORGE ABSINTHE, COINTREAU, ORANGE TWIST, FOAM!" Although they all sounded tempting, I'm a sucker for mojitos, especially good ones. I suspected their mojito would be non par, and I wasn't wrong. The mint tasted freshly picked, and the drink had just the right amount of fizz. And it wasn't ostentatiously large (HEY LOOK! I'M DRINKING A REALLY BIG DRINK! I hate that)
We did order a bottle of wine. Isn't that awful? I can't remember what kind we got. Their wine list is extensive, and a good price spread is represented.
Their menu is interesting in that you can order from a "Tasting Menu" or a regular menu. They also allow you to order ala carte from the Tasting Menu.
I got one of the specials, Scallops Pad Thai. The scallops alone were wonderful, seared on the outside, and mellow inside. The Pad Thai, I kid you not, was the best I've ever had -- and I've been to Thai restaurants in DC, NY, and everywhere in between. The spiciness was just enough to make me warm, the sour was right on point, all tempered by the slightly sweet tang.
Everybody else seemed equally as delighted with their food. Our service was impeccable. Our waiter (Alan?) was attentive without being overbearing. The other wait staff must've had the same training: our water was poured, our plates removed, new food appeared in a well-choreographed presentation. The food looked as beautiful as it tasted. We will return again and again for special occasions. It is on the pricey side, but it's definitely worth it. Check out their website for their special menus. They have brunch once a month - I definitely have to try that one of these days - and "Family Sunday Meals" once a month as well I believe. It's wonderful to have such an innovative restaurant within an hour of home.

Very nice ambience. Sounds like a night club but surprisingly nice bar.