From the moment I reserved for a large group (8) here we were taken care of! 10/10 customer service from booking to finishing our meal. Our waitress even split appetizers on the checks and was perfect for providing the best experience possible.Food was ok, just wish there were more offerings. Very greasy cuban but Brussel sprouts were amazing and had a decent amount. The violet drink was pretty good but others at the table didn't think their drinks were strong/tasted like straight up juice.Vibe was great!
Absolutely fantastic!! Incredible menu, the wait staff was so kind and welcoming I felt like I was in my own home, food was some of the best I’ve had in a long time.Only complaint was how loud it was in the room due to some large parties near us, but understandably out of control of the staff :) absolutely would recommend to anyone and everyone!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad
Manda K
Unique menu, great cocktails, good service. Busy Friday night but everything came quite quickly. Will be back
Aunt Mustard
Was pleased there was no sports tvs playing . Got the Cuban sandwitch it was dripping with grease fries were kinda stale but they make their own dips and stuff that are really good.
Sarah P.
Was pleased there was no sports tvs playing . Got the Cuban sandwitch it was dripping with grease fries were kinda stale but they make their own dips and stuff that are really good.
Tommy Williams
Tasty food, exotic cocktails, intimate
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Hyland
My partner and I went here for Valentine’s Day and had their special 4 course menu and wine pairing for the day. Amazing service, perfect vibe, and the food was pure bliss. Definitely want to come backParking: We had an early dinner around 4:45pm, was able to park on the street right in front of the restaurant but they also had a free lot in back that had plenty of open spaces
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalia Stock
Absolutely fantastic place. Food was delicious and staff were very friendly and attentive. We're already planning the next time we can stop in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jordan Walls
Brought a first date here & we both loved it! Due to the small venue size, it's wise to book a reservation online in advance! There's a small parking lot behind the building & street parking. Try their Negroni and Lemonhead drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ann Marie F.
Solid 4.5 stars! Date and I decided to sit at the bar (good decision), although I'm guessing the wonderful servers would have answered all of our questions. Date gave me the reigns, as he didn't know what some things were. The steak tartare... FABULOUS! Soo good, but the squished bread didn't help get the deliciousness into my mouth! Lion's mane mushroom cakes. So good. THAT could have been my meal. Definitely an interesting texture, but delicious! The sauce it comes with was definitely spicy... so let that be known! But my fav... was the smoked trout cake with ritz crackers. C'mon now. Get this in your mouth and enjoy! We both had the Old Fashioned. Damn. I mean damn it tasted good!!
I feel like the name "Sample Room" is a little misleading. It is related to the history of the building itself and maybe the drink menu? Surly, not the food menu which I sorta thought that's what it meant. The inside is small and historic feeling with the old brick and tin ceiling. It's gives off a vintage/speakeasy feel. Going off the speakeasy feel, the food offered didn't really match that. The food choices were upscale, a little oddball combos, and didn't really match the vibe I got from the ambience inside. The chicken wings were the only dish that tasted good. The flank steak was overly salted and the chimichurri was off and needed more punch. The flat bread had sweet potato and goat cheese and extra arugula on it. The goat cheese overpowered any other taste and needed something sweet, like a balsamic to balance it out. I was hoping the sweet potatoes would help that but I didn't taste them at all. They offer various liquor and wine flights - that come with three different samples and amount to one drink. They have a nice cocktail/drink menu we enjoyed. Service was wonderful. Overall, we enjoyed a nice dinner here but felt the food was trying too hard.
Sara Sabry
Maybe we just didn't order the right things, but we did not have a good experience here. The Moroccan lamb stew was just ok. We did enjoy the miso black garlic wings. However, the three cocktails we ordered were truly disgusting. Very unbalanced, and honestly undrinkable. We will not be coming back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
Jaden Nelson
We got the flan steak, veggie sandwich, and Brussels sprouts as an appetizer. The restaurant has a dark ambience, great price to quality of food ratio, unique but approachable menu, creative drink menu with something for almost everyone. The flan steak comes with thick yuka fries and is AMAZING. The Moroccan lamb stew is not always available but it’s also sooo delicious. Shrimp and grits is great tasting and high quality, but beware of the spiciness. Veggie sandwich is great but not a showstopper. The Brussels sprouts were delicious with the miso dressing they have. Day of the dead cocktail is delicious. Make sure to make a reservation online.
We came here for a work team event and the staff accommodated our group of 10, food and drinks were flowing, service was great! Fantastic atmosphere. Thank you for a great experience and going the extra mile for our large group. We’ll be back (in smaller numbers too!).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julia Hang
Tables are small. A bit cramped. Service was good until the end. Most of the food was good. However, they truly do serve sample sizes for full course prices. We were a party of 4, and I decided to get their shrimp and grits a shot. When my entree first arrived it looked interesting, so I tried it, and it was super salty. I had everyone at my table try it and they agreed. I thought maybe I should stir it to improve the taste, but it was still really salty and spicy. I politely asked the server to take it off the tab, and she said "sure" with a smile. Spoiler alert, she did not take it off the tab. Every time she came to grab a plate, she rolled her eyes at me. (Blonde with the glasses whose face kind of resembles "The Penguin" from the more classic Batman films). Everyone else's food was quite good. At the end my aunt was sweet enough to tip the waitress. This was a good first and last experience here. The service at the end was a bit disappointing and unprofessional. But hey, they probably needed that $16 more than anything. No worries. Supporting small business is something I usually like to do. Hope the shrimp and grits gets better. Good luck. If you're looking to eat here, you're way better off dining at Baldamar in Roseville.
From the moment I reserved for a large group (8) here we were taken care of! 10/10 customer service from booking to finishing our meal. Our waitress even split appetizers on the checks and was perfect for providing the best experience possible.Food was ok, just wish there were more offerings. Very greasy cuban but Brussel sprouts were amazing and had a decent amount. The violet drink was pretty good but others at the table didn't think their drinks were strong/tasted like straight up juice.Vibe was great!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Brussels Sprouts, Cuban Sandwich
Absolutely fantastic!! Incredible menu, the wait staff was so kind and welcoming I felt like I was in my own home, food was some of the best I’ve had in a long time.Only complaint was how loud it was in the room due to some large parties near us, but understandably out of control of the staff :) absolutely would recommend to anyone and everyone!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad
Unique menu, great cocktails, good service. Busy Friday night but everything came quite quickly. Will be back
Was pleased there was no sports tvs playing . Got the Cuban sandwitch it was dripping with grease fries were kinda stale but they make their own dips and stuff that are really good.
Was pleased there was no sports tvs playing . Got the Cuban sandwitch it was dripping with grease fries were kinda stale but they make their own dips and stuff that are really good.
Tasty food, exotic cocktails, intimate
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My partner and I went here for Valentine’s Day and had their special 4 course menu and wine pairing for the day. Amazing service, perfect vibe, and the food was pure bliss. Definitely want to come backParking: We had an early dinner around 4:45pm, was able to park on the street right in front of the restaurant but they also had a free lot in back that had plenty of open spaces
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely fantastic place. Food was delicious and staff were very friendly and attentive. We're already planning the next time we can stop in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brought a first date here & we both loved it! Due to the small venue size, it's wise to book a reservation online in advance! There's a small parking lot behind the building & street parking. Try their Negroni and Lemonhead drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Solid 4.5 stars! Date and I decided to sit at the bar (good decision), although I'm guessing the wonderful servers would have answered all of our questions. Date gave me the reigns, as he didn't know what some things were. The steak tartare... FABULOUS! Soo good, but the squished bread didn't help get the deliciousness into my mouth! Lion's mane mushroom cakes. So good. THAT could have been my meal. Definitely an interesting texture, but delicious! The sauce it comes with was definitely spicy... so let that be known! But my fav... was the smoked trout cake with ritz crackers. C'mon now. Get this in your mouth and enjoy! We both had the Old Fashioned. Damn. I mean damn it tasted good!!
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I feel like the name "Sample Room" is a little misleading. It is related to the history of the building itself and maybe the drink menu? Surly, not the food menu which I sorta thought that's what it meant. The inside is small and historic feeling with the old brick and tin ceiling. It's gives off a vintage/speakeasy feel. Going off the speakeasy feel, the food offered didn't really match that. The food choices were upscale, a little oddball combos, and didn't really match the vibe I got from the ambience inside. The chicken wings were the only dish that tasted good. The flank steak was overly salted and the chimichurri was off and needed more punch. The flat bread had sweet potato and goat cheese and extra arugula on it. The goat cheese overpowered any other taste and needed something sweet, like a balsamic to balance it out. I was hoping the sweet potatoes would help that but I didn't taste them at all. They offer various liquor and wine flights - that come with three different samples and amount to one drink. They have a nice cocktail/drink menu we enjoyed. Service was wonderful. Overall, we enjoyed a nice dinner here but felt the food was trying too hard.
Maybe we just didn't order the right things, but we did not have a good experience here. The Moroccan lamb stew was just ok. We did enjoy the miso black garlic wings. However, the three cocktails we ordered were truly disgusting. Very unbalanced, and honestly undrinkable. We will not be coming back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 4
We got the flan steak, veggie sandwich, and Brussels sprouts as an appetizer. The restaurant has a dark ambience, great price to quality of food ratio, unique but approachable menu, creative drink menu with something for almost everyone. The flan steak comes with thick yuka fries and is AMAZING. The Moroccan lamb stew is not always available but it’s also sooo delicious. Shrimp and grits is great tasting and high quality, but beware of the spiciness. Veggie sandwich is great but not a showstopper. The Brussels sprouts were delicious with the miso dressing they have. Day of the dead cocktail is delicious. Make sure to make a reservation online.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Grits, Flank Steak, Veggie Sandwich, Fried Brussels Sprouts
We came here for a work team event and the staff accommodated our group of 10, food and drinks were flowing, service was great! Fantastic atmosphere. Thank you for a great experience and going the extra mile for our large group. We’ll be back (in smaller numbers too!).
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tables are small. A bit cramped. Service was good until the end. Most of the food was good. However, they truly do serve sample sizes for full course prices. We were a party of 4, and I decided to get their shrimp and grits a shot. When my entree first arrived it looked interesting, so I tried it, and it was super salty. I had everyone at my table try it and they agreed. I thought maybe I should stir it to improve the taste, but it was still really salty and spicy. I politely asked the server to take it off the tab, and she said "sure" with a smile. Spoiler alert, she did not take it off the tab. Every time she came to grab a plate, she rolled her eyes at me. (Blonde with the glasses whose face kind of resembles "The Penguin" from the more classic Batman films). Everyone else's food was quite good. At the end my aunt was sweet enough to tip the waitress. This was a good first and last experience here. The service at the end was a bit disappointing and unprofessional. But hey, they probably needed that $16 more than anything. No worries. Supporting small business is something I usually like to do. Hope the shrimp and grits gets better. Good luck. If you're looking to eat here, you're way better off dining at Baldamar in Roseville.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1