Thanks to those that recommended Limestone in my previous thread about romantic dinner locations.
We had reservations for 9:30. We actually arrived alittle after 8:30 due to the lack of traffic coming from Elizabethtown to Louisville, and lack of cops. We checked in saying we'd be having a drink at the bar. The hostess stopped us and asked if we'd like to be seated immediately. Wow! When I called to make reservations, 9:30 was the earliest available. Of course we said yes.
They were very busy. Most all of the tables that I could see in the dining room were seated. I remember making the comment that ours must have been the only no-show reservation or ate light table, as it was the only one in my area that was empty when we walked in. The captain came right over with our menus and took our cocktail order. The pheasant (or quail, I can't remember) pate was a nice treat. I opted to order the "Feed Me Chef" option, because I couldn't choose from the menu. My bf made his own selections. Unfortunately for both, they were already sold out of the rosemary lamb that Matt (the sous chef) had told me would be the entree for the Feed Me option as well as a special for the dining room.
The bf had the seared scallop appetizer. Not one bite was offered to me! lol I had shrimp and grits. I have had this down in Charlestown in a few places, but these were soooo much better!!! My caesar salad was wonderful. His bibb salad was tasty. I loved the presentation of both the crawfish/corn chowder and my lobster bisque. Having the meat already in the bowl, then the liquid part served from the little copper pot was a nice touch. I had the duck for my entree. It was a bit overcooked, but had a fabulous sauce. He tried the special fish, but didn't care for it at all due to the texture being alot like catfish. I had my dessert boxed up, and had it today. It was an almond cake with a chocolate center. I also had the wine pairings with each of my courses. It made for a lovely dinner.
There was a snafu. Apparently, from the gossip, the chef fired someone in the kitchen during our meal. It slowed things down horribly. Our meal actually took almost three hours from beginning to end. Thankfully the waitstaff were going out of their way to make sure we had full beverages and to update us on our meals.
I had a wonderful meal and a wonderful time. This was wayyyy out of my bf's comfort zone, and it made me appreciate even more him taking me there.
I will definitely try to go for their brunch one weekend.