by Mohammed Kosinar on Delicious food and drinks. Great atmosphere. Perfect for a date. Went there on a Saturday night and had reservations which were needed since the place was packed. Great variety of drinks that I would like to try. Would definitely go again!
by Chang Resetar on I was so completely ready to love Delux. I had been waiting to try it for a reaaaaally lonnnng time, and was excited to make the little trek down Camelback and give it a go. Pre-review context: it was a Friday night, and it was very busy. My boyfriend and I rolled up into the strip mall parking lot, and spent a solid 5 minutes hunting for a space. And not just, you know, driving around looking for one. I mean competitive space hunting. Horns were honked. I became a little afraid. An ulcer was formed. After finding a spot some distance away, we walked up and in to the trendy, blue darkness of the restaurant. The whole place was almost completely full, including the outside patio area, (which is where I really would've liked to sit - October, you are finally HERE!). But I wasn't mad at 'em. Good for them. A frosty hostess seated us at the bar-style table in the center of the restaurant, and stalked away. I think we interrupted her composition of a text message. Whatever, lady! The table we sat at is probably exactly the place I would've LEAST liked to sit. While it is, you know, "cool," and lit from beneath by fluorescent blue lights, I felt very cramped in between the parties to our left and right. They weren't being loud, or obnoxious, and I even felt they were being conservative with their elbows. All the same, it was not a comfortable fit. Plus, my man and I prefer to sit next to each other when we go out. I know...I know. We also like to converse during dinner, and, since we could barely hear one another over the din, this would probably be the kind of place I'd go with a group of tipsy friends rather than on a date night. In contrast to the disgruntled hostess, our server was very sweet and pleasant. She was friendly and patient with us as we made our drink decisions, and also remained unobtrusively attentive for our meal. My boyfriend was excited to see that they had Sierra Nevada on draft; I ordered a French Vanilla martini, which I chumped out on and couldn't finish. This, from a girl who used to order three Long Islands at once...I think my heart cracked a little, to witness myself so far removed from my former glory. We shared an order of mixed fries, "a la carte..." CART, get it? Get it? Very cute presentation, but I think I would've been more tickled if I didn't know it was coming. Know this: I am a sweet potato fry maniac. In fact, Delux's sweet potato fries were really the big reason I wanted to give it a go. I had anticipated them for months! ...and they were just, okay. In fact, both varieties of fries were "just, okay," and I also didn't really see any reason to rant and rave and rateclubs about the ketchup or the aioli, the latter which I feel I make a better version of at home. So, yes. I was happy to munch on some sweet potato fries, but it's not like wings sprouted from my back or anything upon touching the first golden fry to my lips. My boyfriend said they were "fine," which is his stock answer for assessing the quality of anything that isn't a beer or an action movie. My boyfriend got some random burger, and I had the turkey burger. I agree with the several reviewers that have whined for "more seasoning, please!" on the turkey burger. Let's face it - the noble turkey is one bland-ass bird. It requires a heavy hand, a smackdown of spices and seasonings. My turkey burger seemed to get something more akin to a pat on the head, although I did still enjoy it, especially with the creamy sauce that came alongside. My boyfriend enjoyed his burger, but prefers the Original Hamburger Works. Oh, well. Apparently the fancy presentation, ("what is this stuff?", was his response to the julienned carrot garnish), wasn't enough to compete with the sheer grunge of OHW. It was easy to pay our bill and leave. I know people complain about this sometimes - you will not have to complain here. We will probably go back. I'd like to try one of the "real" burgers, and my boyfriend has mentioned the great beer selection several times since our visit. It wasn't a bad experience...it just wasn't all that and a cart of fries.
by Joseph H. on Amazing decor, amazing drinks and amazing food. The menu is split between small plates and entrees with appetizers being larger small plates. You must try the Bergamot Margarita (bergamot is the stuff in Earl Grey Tea)... absolutely out of this world (and $16!). Oysters were good, so is the beat bruschetta, lobster roll and grilled calamari (which has some wicked thick bacon in it). The deserts are also amazing... first time I've ever had kalamata olive gelato... and man, that way way better than it might sound.
