Guest Stories: Shirley Brasserie Raves

Came and ordered three hanger steaks rare, two of them were beyond perfection but the third was extra well done and dry and chewy but everyone was so nice we just wanted to finish up and leave. Will be back, but wish they'd pay closer attention.

Highlight of the evening was the drinks - good cocktails, good wines by the glass at not crazy prices. Lackadaisical service, though, and meh food. Escargots were prepared in a manner unlike anything I've ever had. "Crudo" was ceviche. Beef tartare for my daughter was prepared tableside but arrived well after I got - and started eating - my steak frites. There are other better places to go for French bistro food.

Food was decent but over priced. Some meals are better than others. The service was nice but slow, but we noticed others were served quickly. I got the skillet omelette which was good, but a little too salty and too hot. My friend got the croque madam which was a great sized portion and tasted good. We also ordered the donut tower which was mid (do not recommend)

Ambience was good just one thing after having three drinks you have to use the ladies room. The only thing that bothered me was the lady cleaning the restroom knocked on the door and asked me to change restrooms so she could mop the one I was in. I asked her when I got out you wanted me to change bathroom stalls so you can mop she said yes, because I need to mop that one after that, my mood was ruined, and I will never come back here again. I just found that really bizarre for her to ask me that and the girls that get it they get it