First Look: Grace Restaurant
Grace Restaurant serves its first dinners tonight. The space on College formerly known as Xacutti has been idle for some time, but after a recent makeover at the hands of owner Lesle Gibson, Grace is ready to introduce the concept of modern farmhouse to Little Italy.
Stepping inside the restaurant for a preview last night, the first thing I notice are the two plush, white banquets on the right hand side of the room. Comfortably seating eight, these are definitely the spots to secure if dining with a larger group. Further inside, smaller tables dot the 60 seat dining room followed by an intimate outside space (pictured above) perfect for a summer's meal for two.
While the kitchen here will be open late (midnight), Gibson says that Grace isn't trying to be a late night cocktail spot. Those honours will fall to the upstairs space - formerly Bird - which will be transformed into a bar and lounge scheduled to debut later this year.
The menu - created by former Susur sous chef Dustin Gallagher - will feature mainly local and seasonal produce. Prices range from $8 - $28 for appetizers and mains. Brunch service won't kick in until later this summer.
Check out the full opening dinner and dessert menus below:
Comments (7)
Filed under vegetarian:
"tomato and avocado salad with fresh ricotta and BACON vinaigrette"
Really? :)
Not to be confused with Saving Grace with is a few blocks away
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My partner and I went for dinner on Thursday. Every dish we ordered was delicious (and very rich), however, the scallops dish (considered a main course) was only three scallops with not much else. For $18, it was a little light as a main. Good thing we had oysters and the ravioli (to die for) before our mains. I ordered the market fish which was also great. Service was friendly and prompt, and the atmosphere was generally good.
I hate to even give them a star, but I will because the servers were kind.
After waiting 40 minutes for our entree, one of our guest food was horribly over cooked, and she received the same meal as another person at the table we had something to compare it against.
The manager came over and informed us that there wasn't any of that item left and asked her to choose another. My friend politely told the manager that we waited so long for our food and that now she would be eating alone that was disappointed.
Which at that moment the manager proceeded to tell my friend I know who you are ad where you work, and I think it is insulting for you to ask us to do something for her, he proceeded on this bitter tirade for another minute and ran away like the coward he is.
We were all left with our Jaws open, I have never been spoke to in such a manner especially in a place that I have just spent a substancial amount of money.
I asked the server to bring the manner over, the coward hid two tables behind us as the Owner came over, I expressed my feeling. At no point did she apologize, she defended the manager and made excuses!
NEVER GO HERE THE DO NOT CARE ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS WHICH THEY MADE QUITE CLEAR TO US! BUT YET THEY WERE STILL HAPPY TO TAKE OUR MONEY!
The food was mediocre at best.
I had heard and read such great things about Grace but I was very disappointed with my experience there. The wait staff was rude, the service was slow, and the food was nothing special. Unfortunately, I can't be bothered to give it another chance.
Had been looking forward to going to Grace for months and I finally had the opportunity last night. I don't know what I was waiting for, but it wasn't what I had last night. The service was rude. The food was mediocore and over priced. The decor was bland. I will never go back, and instead will spread the word about how disappointing a restaurant it was.
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