The environment at House of Tricks is classy and casual. It is a rather quiet and relaxing place. Indoor and outdoor seating is available. The outdoor area is sort of like a patio/garden area, which makes it feel intimate. \n\nWe tried the Korean baby back ribs and ahi tuna for dinner. The ribs came with 5 large pieces that a lot of meat on them. They were well cooked and sauced. They tasted much like good American ribs, but with a more Korean-style sweet and spicy sauce. The ahi tuna was lightly seared on the outside and rare on the inside. There were five square slices on the plate, which were crusted with sesame seeds, topped with fresh wasabi, and placed atop a Teriyaki-style sauce. These small additions made the dish even more flavorful, although the meat alone was perfect. \n\nFor dessert, we tried the salted caramel apple bread pudding. The salted caramel brought a strong, sweet punch, while the bread pieces were buttery and warm. There were very few apples in the dish, which was fine since they appeared to be soaked/preserved in some kind of syrup. Also, I did not care for the whipped topping because it tasted like apple pie spice instead of whipped cream. Aside from those two items, which were easily avoided, this was a pleasant dessert. Each bite was warm and tasty, which made the dish feel good to eat.\n\nThe entree prices are $25-30 per person, which may sound high, but the food quality is great and the portions are plentiful. The servers have a hands-off style in which they survey their tables and only intervene if it appears you need something or if you address them. I like this approach, because it is not as disruptive as the more common routine that restaurants employ. I recommend House of Tricks as a place for excellent food in a relatively quiet, intimate environment.
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