The Victorian at Hill Street

ve and nice. Definitely worth checking out!

eally well put together food, you can both impress the snobbiest people of eaters, and the least snobby of eaters- without having to deal with a snobby atmosphere. There are carnivore, omnivore, a veggiesaur (vegetarian) options; and the kitchen is pretty mellow about accommodating diets. All around great place- can’t wait to try brunch!!!!

d not dry at all. It was a huge portion of food that I ended up taking some leftovers home. Will be back here. Thank you to the kind staff and wonderful chef!

hols I’d never even heard of before!) and it’s so fun trying something new each time. The appetizers have all been delicious, and the owner is incredibly kind and welcoming. The bar itself is so cute — cozy, classy, and full of charm. It truly feels like a special place, unlike anything else around, and I can easily see it becoming a longstanding favorite in the neighborhood. ✨🍸

down: despite the bar’s beautiful setup, they don’t actually have a liquor license yet. That means no hard alcohol, which was a huge disappointment. The menu was underwhelming. There was nothing particularly unique or exciting about the offerings, and for what I paid—over $100—I left hungry. That’s never a good sign. I started with the pickles. They were just below average. For my entrée, I ordered the vermilion fish at $34, which came with… a piece of bread and a few sliced tomatoes on top. No sides. The fish itself was fine, but nothing memorable, and at that price point, a side dish should be a given. The waitstaff clearly seemed new and inexperienced, which I understand in a soft opening, but it still affected the overall experience. The most awkward moment came when a woman next to me mentioned she was with the press. My server then pointed at my plate and told her, “Instead of the sourdough, I’d recommend getting tortillas.” That would have been nice information to have before I ordered—especially since I was never given that option. Instead, I got to feel like the example of what not to do. Overall, I’d call it a C-minus experience. I know it’s a soft opening, and I truly hope they work out the kinks. But I’ve seen many businesses come and go at that location, and unless they make some big improvements, I’m afraid The Victorian might follow the same path.