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| details in the glassware/plating / decor / can't go wrong w raw oysters & raw beef |
I’ve been wanting to try
Richmond Station ever since I saw polenta fries on the menu.. too bad it was no
longer on the menu when I went a few weeks ago but nonetheless it was a great dining
experience.
I had imagined a very dim lit
place but when I walked in it was brighter than expected (natural light from the glass entrance), yet still cozy. White walls, dark tables and
chairs, with more seating at the back. We sat at the bar with a view of the
wine selection. Absolutely love the style of this restaurant – simple, trendy,
sophisticated. I adore the glass water bottles, the beautiful wood serving plates and
small white plates which the servers change after each dish. Service was
excellent. The two servers were so friendly and attentive, always filled our water and introduced
the dishes, not pretentious and not always pestering.
We started with oysters,
pretty good, forgot the name. Didn’t really like the deep fried scallop, couldn’t
taste the scallop. I’m a fan of raw beef and usually order carpaccio but beef
tartar was the special that night. It was good, mixed with egg, arugula and
homemade hickory sticks. Halibut was thick white fish, a bit overcooked.
Overall food was okay but
definitely love the ambiance and service!
