A.R. Valentien

Update: We went to try their brunch. The food was great, we tried the salmon and the steak eggs Benedict. We also tried an eggplant dish. The appetizer salad was amazing, very fresh and flavourful. There was one huge issue though, we had two people in our group with a food allergy and A.R. dropped the ball on providing a safe and allergy friendly experience.They brought out regular bread instead of gluten free. A bite was eaten off the bread before we realized it was not allergen friendly, it was regular bread. The manager came over and said that they would compensate our meal completely. She even encouraged we get dessert. She also informed us that the staffed was educated on the importance of being careful when serving people with allergies. We were satisfied with the resolution. However, when we asked for the original total of our check, so we can tip on the original amount, she informed us that we would have to pay for two of the entrees. We don't mind paying and never expected to get credited for the whole meal prior to her offering to do so, but it was something she offered and said would happen. It was off putting, why even offer it. My suggestion is to see if that is something you can do BEFORE offering to take care of the whole check. Old review: The food is great 90 percent of the time. They experiment with ingredients and have different dishes depending on the season. Usually, the dishes they serve are great. Some are fails but they make it right. Drinks are good too, my favorite is the paloma. They are wonderful with allergies and always accommodate my wheat allergy. They even have gluten-free biscuits! They go well with the charcuterie board. The customer service is always on point, that's what keeps us coming back. Free valet parking out front of the hotel.