2 /5 imjustagirl: I want to start this review off by saying that there is NO conflict of interest between myself and this restaurant. The owner seems to think that is the way to get her negative reviews removed. I am not a rival business owner, nor a salty ex-employee. I’m simply a patron who has spent YEARS and LOTS of money coming to Bar 515.
Let’s start with the food. It was the best when Jason was still in the kitchen, I said what I said. This is nothing against the guys in the back now, but the food has gone down hill. Anything cooked on the grill/flat top tastes burnt or just extremely charred. Steaks don’t come out the correct temp. And that feta dip? Garlicky as hell. They do have some strong contenders though. The smash burgers are fantastic and same with the chicken gnocchi. The brunch isn’t too shabby either, love the biscuits and gravy! Although, the menu changes the second you find a favorite item (miss you Caesar salad & Mac and cheese).
But, forget the food (even though it’s hard to forget considering how much money you’re spending on it), what I went for were the people. My boyfriend and I went at minimum once a week, but it was common for us to make two or three trips some weeks. We LOVED seeing our people up there. Getting to chit chat with such a personable staff can really keep customers returning. I love to try new drinks and often was indecisive on what I wanted, but Ashley & Danielle always found a way to make the perfect drink for my mood. If the bar was too busy, we loved getting to be served by Taylor because she was always so easy going and made our experience that much better.
As a long time customer, I’m so sad to see that ownership doesn’t know what they had before it was too late. I have even spent the last 3 years bringing in the new year here! I know that I will not be returning after seeing how the staff has been treated and the blatant disregard the owner had for what the patrons truly want. I will also no longer recommend this place to any friends or family. If this review survives the owner trying to take it down and anyone sees this, save yourself the money and try somewhere else like Cosse’s or Blackwater Bistro.
