Star Bar and Grille

Came here with an expired Groupon food was medeoker in flavor, but service was friendly and good. When we got the bill noticed the price gave her the Groupon and received bill back and it was even more.  They didn't mention the price hike bit thought it was because she originally took off 1/2 appetizer then she changed it to full price without explaining what they did.  That was kind of a turn off and unprofessional. We ordered crab cakes which were all right for the appetizer. I had jerk chicken tacos which had an odd flavor and my other half had a Cuban sandwich which he thought was prepared differently than your normal Cuban sandwich and shoestring fries with it which he thought were pretty good and had a nice seasoning .  Had dessert which they called French toast cheesecake with fresh fruit and infused bacon sauce that had a weird flavor in a bad way and sucks because we love cheesecake.

My first experience here was a real pleasure.  It took a bit of doing to find the resMy first experience here was a real pleasure.  It took a bit of doing to find the restaurant because it is in the back of a plaza in a very commercial area.  Better signage would help all involved.  The decor is contemporary and inviting.  Lauren, our waitstaff, was very helpful in suggesting items.  Attentive service without feeling rushed.  Started with the Startini and it was delicious and well balanced.  Next, a large salad with a fresh, tender spring mix variety properly rinsed, no doubt.  My main course was filet of beef with a side of garlic mashed potatoes.  The beef cut like butter, was perfectly prepared rare, well seasoned and very flavorful.  Dare I say one of the best I've ever had.  The potatoes were disappointing.  They were dry and probably held too long.  Flavor was so- so.  They had a DJ gearing up as we left and large bar area.  Three was a large inviting looking patio awaiting the return of warm weather and the adjoining wall can open as weather permits.taurant because it is in the back of a plaza in a very commercial area.  Better signage would help all involved.  The decor is contemporary and inviting.  Lauren, our waitstaff, was very helpful in suggesting items.  Attentive service without feeling rushed.  Started with the Startini and it was delicious and well balanced.  Next, a large salad with a fresh, tender spring mix variety properly rinsed, no doubt.  My main course was filet of beef with a side of garlic mashed potatoes.  The beef cut like butter, was perfectly prepared rare, well seasoned and very flavorful.  Dare I say one of the best I've ever had.  The potatoes were disappointing.  They were dry and probably held too long.  Flavor was so- so.

Ok we have been fans thus far..... until this past Sat night. My salmon came out not at all blackened as ordered. They offer only one vegetable now apparently although other evenings we were pleasantly rewarded with other choices. I did not want any of their starch sides and requested a salad instead. "Sure no problem but it will cost you another 2.95" seems petty considering we were bringing friends who had never eaten there before and we had said how good the food and service was before. I was disappointed to say the least as were our friends. My friend's husband said " why nickel and dime a happy patron of your place when you are the new kid on the block with many other places to pick from right in the same area?" I agree! Shame on you Star Bar!