Nob Hill Bar and Grill FINAL DRAFT

Nob Hill Bar and Grill

Nob Hill Bar and Grill is a favorite in the area; however that does not necessarily mean that it is worth your time. It is busy most week nights, and downright packed on weekend nights. There is no doubt that there is a strong, loyal customer base.  The service and food are not the best I have ever had, but they are by no means the worst. I do acknowledge that your reasons for dining anywhere would greatly affect your overall view of the experience. If you are going out for dinner out with friends just for the sake of dinning out, then this could be a good choice. Having a dinner with a significant other? This place would work, as long as the occasion was not something form. Going out for a casual work dinner, sure thing.

I expected from more menu choices from this restaurant. Though the menu is not as varied as I would have liked, it was very specialized. There were items that I found to be too specific and detailed; the devil is indeed in the details in all of these meals. I was happy to see fish and chips on the menu. The meals chosen by the rest of the members of my dinner party seemed to be equally appreciated. While not a wide variety, everyone found something to enjoy for dinner

I really wanted to enjoy this dining experience as much as I have enjoyed others with my co-workers. Nob Hill Bar and Grill was enjoyable, and perhaps I need to stop comparing it to the other places that we have dined and just enjoy the experience and meal on their own merits. Overall the meal was good, although the menu did not offer me personally many choices. The cornflake covered mozzarella sticks were very unusual, and I think that is what made them so good. The patronage was rather low the evening we dined there, but I attribute this to the fact that we dined there on one of the only days it 'snowed' so far this winter.

            The service was not bad, but I have had better. Our waitress was only serving our party of four and two other tables, yet she was infrequently around to wait on any of us. When she was waiting on us, she was totally engaged; again, it was just difficult to get her to wait on us. She was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu; she was very helpful when it came to specific dietary needs and restrictions and what dishes they had to offer to that end. I think that overall she was a good waitress, if not always present.

The meal that I ordered was good, if not exactly what I expected. The fish and chips were actually fish and waffle fries. While this was not exactly what I had pictured, it was enjoyable. The fish was battered and deep fried and the waffle fries were moist inside and crispy outside. I must admit that while I enjoyed the fish, I was expecting more work on the part of the kitchen for this dish for the price; perhaps the fish could have been less greasy. I could have gotten nearly the same meal at Long John Silver's and for half the price. Overall the meal was enjoyable.

The Nob Hill Bar and Grill is a "hip" restaurant in a "hip" area of town, and you have to realize that this is the biggest part of the draw.  There is a giant fish tank near the ceiling, a definite conversation starter. I have heard from many diners that they have enjoyed their meals and over all experiences here. This is one of my bosses' favorites, which is why we were there for dinner. I can see the draw of this restaurant; it is kitschy and it fits well in this area of town.