Boxcar Bistro

I want to like this place but it's tough. The sea bass was blah and undercooked. The lamb was chewy. The vibe and decor is great and lends itself to a speakeasy vibe but they don't serve liquor so while it's feels speakeasy, don't plan on getting that dirty martini you were craving. Service was fine.

I want to like this place but it's tough. The sea bass was blah and undercooked. The lamb was chewy. The vibe and decor is great and lends itself to a speakeasy vibe but they don't serve liquor so while it's feels speakeasy, don't plan on getting that dirty martini you were craving. Service was fine.

Food is good, but don't come hungry - small portions, at expensive prices. It was a full task to get the squash out of the shell, which was roasted plain, no spices, not even salt. The quail & duck were served such that we had to eat with our hands. Lots of fat on the quail. Felt mildly rushed & pestered to leave despite it not being busy. I enjoyed the ambiance, but it was hard to hear the conversation at times.

Food is good, but don't come hungry - small portions, at expensive prices. It was a full task to get the squash out of the shell, which was roasted plain, no spices, not even salt. The quail & duck were served such that we had to eat with our hands. Lots of fat on the quail. Felt mildly rushed & pestered to leave despite it not being busy. I enjoyed the ambiance, but it was hard to hear the conversation at times.

Great bistro atmosphere with an eclectic Euro feel. Zeb, our waiter was fine, maybe not the most experienced in a higher priced restaurant?? The Blackened shrimp was yummy. Nice flavors. Duck confit was very nice with pomegranate reduction adding a tasty balance. The sea bass was nicely done. It came out undercooked, but they took care of it. We often get a dessert wine after a meal, but these wines were pretty expensive. I get the alcohol mark up, but when a muscat that sells for $13 a bottle is priced at $23 a glass that’s too much for me. We will definitely go back though.