We went to a brand new BYOB restaurant this weekend... and had mixed reviews. First, living in Pearland, Texas has its challenges on your social life. But, you learn to make compromises and find those "hidden finds" within the city that your would normally drive to Houston for.
This weekend, we chose our friend's suggestion on a BYOB restaurant here in Pearland. Those of you that know Pearland understand that we do not have any "BIG glamorous" restaurants . . . yet. So when we went to Santa Barbara last night and had our pre-conceived notions.
A hole in the wall (which I love, by the way), but Packed! Located in a strip center, Santa Barbara is an unassuming restaurant that would be missed by the casual consumer. However, this is very much differing from its appeal. Those of you who love the "non commercial, chain restaurants" would love this type of place. Small, quaint, and just perfect for the above average restaurant.
Below I will list some of the positives, and negatives. However, I do encourage and appreciate the efforts in our little neck of the woods to try to offer food at a reasonable price, that's quality, and we can not walk away feeling cheated.
Pros:
- attention to detail; had cold plates that were served with the salad.
- decor was more on the scale of fine dining, vs family style
- although quaint, did not feel claustrophobic
- actually good food and wide range of great offering's
Con:
- inappropriate sized glassware; either too small or not the right shape\
- dishes that were overdone; my dish was served with too much sauce
- no music and too cramped (sometimes this can't be helped)
Overall, I give this restaurant a very high rating for the effort and food quality. Definitely check it out if you're down our way.
Following is the wine we drank during this evening:
- Goldshcmidt Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
- Gran Viu Seleccion 2008 (only available at Spec's)
- Morbious Cabernet Sauvignon
- Castillo Perellada Brut
- Gloria Ferrer Brut
- Chateau Croix Mouton Bordeaux Superiour 2008
- Etude GBR
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