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This was my fourth time coming to the Tinsel Club at Bamboo Club this year. It has been a weekly date night for hubby and I this holiday season. Last night was one of the best nights we have had. We sat on the outdoor patio area and were far enough away from the noise but still able to enjoy everything. The drinks were on point and our server was AMAZING. It is so nice when they are able to remember you from week to week. I am sad to see the Tinsel Club leave this year as I have found probably my favorite drink there (ever) in the Yukon Cornelius. It is like a little fruity peppermint candy cane. We will definitely be back in the new year for more local tiki bar date nights.

Food was delicious! They were able to accommodate a list of allergens and make just about anything on the menu. Ordered the sea bass which was perfectly cooked and seasoned. We also had a prime rib and chicken piccata. The piccata was a bit rich but good. The sides are large enough for 3-4 people. We ordered the Caesar salad and Brussel sprouts. Service was a little slow but it was Christmas Eve. The ambiance, hospitality and food make it worth it!

The food was amazing and the ambiance was perfect for a date night, but what really stood out was the attentiveness and professionalism that came with our server Shannon. She is what really made a difference in our experience at this restaurant. She asked if this was our first time and then proceeded to take her time going through the whole menu (drinks menu as well) and knew it like she made it herself. I never felt rushed and always looked after. I don’t do reviews usually but after coming across her I felt like this was the least I could do. She deserves her credit for sure.

This was my second time eating here. Everything was memorable, especially the bread and the asparagus bisque, which I am still thinking about. The menu has some very creative and unusual choices, including an Octopus Al Pastor with avocado foam, pickles, lardon, pineapple relish, and fingerling potatoes. This is the kind of food you take time to savor each bite of. The service is exceptional, we felt special! I look forward to going back.

Wow! First and foremost, I want to shout out Augustine.. He was absolutely amazing. He was a one man show other than the cooks. He made us delicious drinks, was there in a timely manner every time we needed anything. He was friendly and working hard to make sure we were taken care of. We started with the Fiery Strawberry Margarita and the Spicy Daisy, both were very yummy, but we liked the strawberry one more. The Spicy Daisy has a smokey flavor, but the strawberry one was more refreshing. For the Appetizer we got the Crispy Squid and Shishito Peppers... SOOOOO GOOD!!! We demolished that dish... I'd be absolutely happy to just have drinks and this appetizer... The only thing left was the stems from the peppers. ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! Matt got the Sea Bass and I got the pan roasted chicken, very good, no complaints! For dessert we got the Churros, very good! We will be going back and most definitely recommend stopping by!