Five Kitchen & Bar

This place should really have more reviews. I called on a late Friday afternoon. The person who answered the people first if is extremely personable. They were able to get me in at 8pm. We arrived for our reservation and were seated right away. Damion was our server and he’s was awesome and helpful. We started with the pigs in a blanket and mussels. Absolutely wonderful and fresh. My wife and I spilt the vodka rigatoni with a side of garlic bread, we added graces meatballs with it. Again I cannot describe how good the food was. Everything from the reservation phone call, to the drinks to the staff is top notch. My wife and I are in from Knoxville, TN for my birthday and this was a great experience. Thank you all.

Thought the food was excellent, the menu is pretty similar to other Crown Restaurant offerings (it’s not that much different then Rosie’s or Losanti — pastas with optional Meatball upgrade) The atmosphere is kinda “corporate Maggianos” and doesn’t feel all that special. It’s strange that the kitchen is right next to dining where you can hear all the noise from the cooks, but can’t see them, so it’s just like having a loud next door neighbor. Our server Nikki and our host were excellent, and we enjoyed the bourbon pours and the entrees very much. The artichoke was especially good. The beef tartar had too much mayo/relish and really didn’t taste like beef. Oysters were delicious. Loved the pastas. Kinda hated at the end when the suggested tip was 30% for good service and not the standard 20%. Really put a damper on the experience and would make me reconsider returning.