Got the chance to go out with the wife and WITHOUT the child, so we decided to go here after reading about Beckett's Table in the paper.

A lot more casual than I was expecting, but not necessarily in a bad way; I just assumed that being voted into the top 5 restaurants in the city, the place would have a touch more snooty-factor.  Kinda like an upscale, family restaurant if that makes sense.

I started with the creamy grits and schreiner's sausage trio.  I have to say it was my first time for grits.  Solid dish, I may prefer polenta to grits, but this dish was done really well.  Wife went with the brussel sprouts.  Very tasty, but strange to see as an appy - thought it might be more of a side.  Seeing as they're not on the menu anymore, it doesn't matter.

Mains: I had the Short Ribs and my broad had the Cast Iron Chicken.  I was blown away with the short ribs - they were indeed fork tender, as I didn't lift my knife once for this plate.  Great flavourful mash with the red wine reduction.  Truly a great dish.  Wife's chicken was great as well.  Smoky, tender chicken with the incredible stuffing.

Bacon cheddar biscuits were ordered, but we had to take them home as we were both stuffed.  A little dry, but good the next day, however.

Service was rushed in the beginning, as our waiter asked how are meals were, but was gone before I could answer.  He was in the weeds though as it was hella busy for a while.  He made up for it later in the meal.

Dessert: wife had Nutella pudding and it was adequate. The coffee creme brule on the other hand was outstanding.  Thick and rich, and packed of caffeine.  Good finish.  Oh, and good cocktail menu too.

Will return.