I live close to Renegade by MOD and being a foodie I decided to take a couple business colleagues there for dinner. I had eaten at The Kai and had an outstanding experience more than once, so when I found out it was the same chef I was very excited. I'm not one to bash anything and am only writing this review to provide some constructive feedback, as if the kinks were worked out it would be exciting to have another great restaurant in town. \n\nWhen I first walked in I noticed the lighting was very bright. Bright enough that it detracted from the overall ambience of the restaurant. I even asked the hostess if the lights could be dimmed... she just blew off my request. I struggled to find the right table for our business dinner due to the lighting. My 2 colleagues and I sat on the back patio and didn't get noticed or served for about 15 minutes. When the server finally arrived, it was obvious she had just returned from her smoke break. \n\n We all ordered the filet. The flavor was quite good but the portion (steak, potato, and vegetable) all were very small, especially given the price. \n\nWhen I have dinner with 2 other people and spend $250 I expect the ambience, the service, and the food all to be excellent. For a mid-level example, I could go to a chain like Houston's in the Hilton Village and the ambience and atmosphere is spot on, the service and team approach by the servers is always on point and the food is fantastic. \n\nConsidering Renegade has a top notch chef, with some hard work they could provide that same high-level experience for their guests. \n\nI'd like to be optimistic and give them another try in a few months, assuming improvements are made.
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