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🤢 2/5 - "That ship has sailed" Topline review - - I have eaten
By 👻 @Dude A., 03/24/2024 3:00 am
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"That ship has sailed" Topline review - - I have eaten there 3 times in the last year. Each time was less good than the previous one. the last meal was just flat out disappointing. So, I say this with a heavy heart, I would not return there. More detailed reasoning below. To give this review some context, I have been a big fan of Chef Brendan for years, since he was at Birch and when Fia was formerly called the Wilshire. In that time, I hosted 2 holiday parties and a poker game at those restaurants and dined there on a number of occasions. During those years, and from my perspective, the meals were highlighted by excellent service, innovative cuisine in some instances, awesome preparation of standard foods, excellent mixology, and generous portions. While I always enjoy venturing out into Los Angeles and sampling different restaurants, I always looked forward to returning to Birch, the Wilshire, and Fia for the aforementioned reasons. Not any more. My thoughts about the most recent meal: Ambience (4 stars): Fia always has maintained cool vibe, with a great outdoor setting, cool seating in different places, and a lively, fun atmosphere. Server (4 stars): Our server was pleasant and efficient Drinks (3 stars): I had an Old fashioned. It was adequate, but nothing special. My dining partner had the eponymous specialty drink with the rosemary lit on fire. She liked it. Food (1.5 stars) Salmon cones - the salmon was delicious, but the portion size was dinky, as though it was part of a tasting menu. Garlic bread - In this case, the portion size was excellent and the bread was appropriately warm upon delivery. The garlic butter spread was overpowering in terms of the garlic. Pasta dishes - We had the tortellini with the meyer lemon, spinach, asparagus, and, I think, truffles. The pasta was overly lemony, which drowned out the other flavors, and they only served 6 for 4 people. Crispy Brussel sprouts - We really enjoyed those, particularly with the pomegranate and what tasted like a balsamic-based sauce that accompanied it. Broccolini - It was a puny serving of 4 spears. They were cooked appropriately, to just the right firmness. the serving size was ridiculous - - 4 spears for $18? Whole fish - It was atrocious. There was very little fish. What meat was there was infused with fish bones. Easily one of the worst entrees that I have had in years. Price - It was $600 for a subpar meal for 4. It was frustrating for me to write this review. I prefer to not write negativev reviews, especially for a location about which I have fond memories. However, in my opinion, the ship has sailed on Fia. There was a time when this place had some serious mojo...not anymore.
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