The Strand

Last night was truly unforgettable! The food was outstanding, and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. Their menu brings a unique flair to this area, and the range of drink options is impressive. What truly sets them apart is their exceptional crew; it's not a "fend for yourself" situation. A big thank you to the team for creating a wonderful evening!

We recently dined at The Strand, and while it had many positives, there were some notable issues. The restaurant prides itself on quality ingredients and offers excellent customer service. The food we did get to enjoy was undeniably delicious. However, there were some drawbacks. One significant downside was the limited beverage selection, as they only offered bottled drinks and no mixed drinks, which left a bit to be desired. The atmosphere was vibrant but excessively loud, making it challenging to hold conversations without shouting. The space was also quite cramped, which might not be suitable for those seeking a more relaxed dining experience. I know that diner-vibes are part of the charm but for our date night it was just a miss. Unfortunately, to our disappointment, one of their best-known dishes (duck) was sold out before we arrived, which was a letdown. Overall, it's a mixed experience – exceptional ingredients and service, but the beverage options, noise level, and space issues may not be everyone's cup of tea. I am glad we tried something new and wish them all the best, but it just wasn’t a fit for us.

Oh wow — this is great!! From the name, and coming from the UK, I assumed this would be high-end and a little snooty. I was wrong. This place has excellent food and beer, but is super-accessible. I had the burger and the flatbread starter — all excellent. The price was reasonable too. Highly recommended — an instant favorite!

We've been here several times now since we moved to the area and our experience has been great every time. The rotating menu always has interesting and delicious food and drinks, and you can tell how fresh all the ingredients are. I almost always have to order an item from apps, dinner and dessert plus drinks because everything looks (and ends up tasting) so good and I may not get to order it again before the menu changes. I would recommend making a dinner reservation and you will have to do so at least a week sometimes longer out because it's so popular and a smaller, intimate setting. Otherwise you can easily wait an hour for a table or seat at the bar. Setting strikes a good balance between chill but upscale. Lots of greenery and wood furniture, beautiful bar area, and you can see them work in the kitchen which is always a vibe. The waiters/waitresses know the menu very well and make good recommendations for pairings. It was recommended once to order the french press decaf coffee with my dessert and now I almost always get it because it's just so good and you get the whole personal sized press brought out to you. They are always happy to see you and attentive. My husband has remarked that it reminds him when we go on vacation to very touristy, upscale dinner spots where the staff tend to be a bit more interested in contributing to that pampering, special ocassion feel. No complaints other than I wish they'd bring their brunch back because it was also incredible.

Unassuming | Creative | Worth It 👌 Walking up we weren't sure what to expect... But we were pleasantly surprised 💯 The menu is very creative and refined - excellent specials all around and the service was top notch 🫡 No specialty cocktails available 😔 But their beer and wine list were stacked with excellent options 🍻 The atmosphere was upscale diner-esque - with a vintage feel. Makes you feel welcomed. Worth the visit - 👍👍

I popped in yesterday unannounced and unexpectedly, and was able to get a seat at the bar thanks to the nice host. The food was amazing. I ordered the grilled nectarine salad and one of their specials of the day, which was yellowtail snapper. Everything was perfectly prepared and came out quickly. I enjoyed watching a Mission Impossible TV episode rerun on their retro TV screen. Fun! I will definitely be returning!

Cute, intimate restaurant. Amazing service & wine! The majority of the food we ordered was very good (the pasta Nero and the shrimp appetizers were delicious!) we also liked the beef special and the warm pretzel was good. For entrees the Alabama chicken was actually probably the table favorite - great take on southern food. The coffee rub sirloin was probably my second favorite, the red snapper was okay, was expecting way more flavor. Both desserts were delicious!