Van N from Seattle nailed it.... the only exception I'd have is that the first time I came here the cocktail service was great, the second time was okay... but certainly not horrible. \n\nOn my first visit we arrived and spoke to the hostess and were told there would be a 45 minute wait even though there were obviously many places available to sit... Okay... in most other instances, I'd have just left and not come back, but we went along with it because we had heard the place was awesome. \n\nAfter buying and finishing a drink at a bar across the street we made our way back and were seated. The cocktails were very good and our server was friendly and attentive. The decor and feel of the place is nice... it's swank but in a cool way, doesn't feel pretentious. \n\nThe second go around, I was ready to never return if we got the 'you need a reservation routine' even though there are plenty of spots available. \n\nTurns out instead we encountered the bouncer guy, who also asked if we had a reservation. We explained to him that we had friends at a table inside already seated and waiting for us... he checked our ID's and let us in without much to-do.\n\nSo the bouncer guy didn't cause a fuss, but the scene outside is what I found comical. You have this muscled bumpy dude who is standing within this velvet roped off area that is blocking the door so you can't get inside... \n\nI felt like I was trying to enter The Roxbury or something... I was waiting for Richard Grieco to walk past and enter before me as I stared star struck and envious... but instead we walked inside and the place isn't that busy. \n\nI'm not one for glitz, glamour or bullshit... and it seems like Bitter and Twisted is trying to create some illusion of exclusivity and after this last go around I've had enough. \n\nIt's a cool place and yes the drinks are pricey, but what turns me off are the games. I don't need it. It doesn't amuse me. There are other places that serve great cocktails. If I want to feel special I'll watch Mr. Rogers re-runs...
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