Arsimona's Bar & Lounge - Yesterday

Okay; now usually I don't like to have anything bad to say about a restaurant...especially one that I've eaten at (lol); but I digress--

Aside for having less than a gentleman joining me for dinner; the restaurant was okay, but kind of hard to find. The address was on 11th Street but the entrance was on Clay Street so I was a bit confused as I passed right by it due to the door being so elusive.

Once I walked up the long flight of stairs in a very narrow corridor, the space opened up and it was actually a quaint and charming space. A little chilly, but for the most part, great acoustics and interior with sports on every flat panel TV from wall to wall.

A sexy fully stocked bar with comfortable seating and a very sexy bartender; who was charming despite the limited food options, expensive drink menu and the obvious, “my wack ass dining companion”.

I ordered the fish and chips; a smart choice in my opinion, as it’s hard to screw-up fried food items. I must admit I was hungry and the plate was aesthetically pleasing; but after I really thought about it the fish was somewhat remnant of Gordon’s and the chips were okay. Nice plates though…and the cocktail I had was so delicious that it really didn’t matter. My companion had the chicken fettuccine which was just okay too—the chicken was great, well seasoned and tender for sliced pieces of breast meat; but the noodles were a bit bland and poorly dressed.
We could have stopped there; but I insisted on having the chocolate cappuccino cake as the certificate I purchased from my diners club was not honored without the manager trying to tack on more additional $$$ (even though he did reserve the right too-I couldn't help thinking that he was chicken shit for doing so).

So bottom line: Go for drinks during happy hour—order chicken wings or something; but not a full meal. Friendly service and a tasty cocktail menu—there’s always a place for that; but leave before 9:00 if you don’t want to party with a younger less sophisticated crowd.