The First Post - York

I was reluctant to eat at this restaurant primarily because of what I saw as higher prices than I am normally accustomed to paying. However, this was clearly a good choice. The menu was large and varied, and the place was packed to the rafters with happy looking diners. There is a distinct possibility that I would go there again.

We came here as a family for a late lunch. The restaurant is laid out very nicely and there’s lots of room and comfort between tables. All the staff is very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. The food was delicious. Had the best lobster roll of my life there. The salad served next to it on the plate was delicious and not just some decoration. We ordered several appetizers including the scotch eggs in addition to the entrées. Everything we ate was made with care to appearance and quality and taste. This is definitely a safe go to spot. They do get busy and an advance reservation is definitely recommended.

First time visiting this restaurant. We came with friends who had been there before. Food: my wife and I both got the crab soup which, by itself, is 5 stars. Very creamy, not thick or pasty like typical cream soup base soups. I got the NY strip steak, something I rarely do, but took a chance. Ordered it very, very, rare and it came cooked a little more than I would have liked, but still in the neighborhood of rare. It was very good, the spinach and fingerling potatoes were top notch. My wife got the fish and chips. French fries, not chips, were acceptable but not exceptional. The fish was firm but a bit dry. You can almost see that in the picture. Another in our party got a mushroom ravioli dish which was phenomenal...I tasted it. My friend got the short rib which he said was wonderful but I did not try it. Service: this was lacking. Our server was just fine but I suspect slowed significantly by the kitchen. Our appetizers came staggered...it should not have taken 20 minutes to get soup.(The restaurant was not slammed) She came to the table at one point and apologetically told us the soup would be ready soon. I saw several orders of oysters delivered to other tables but did not see them on the menu anywhere. The two issues that reduced the rating from 5 to 4 stars was the service speed and the dry fish. I would certainly go there again. The prices were appropriate.

Consistently the best! The best service, the best food, and now the best bourbon! Highly recommend to anyone who loves quality food. everything on the menu is awesome!

Great time! Drinks were great and food was super tasty and nicely portioned.