The Mayor's Table Pacific Pub + Kitchen

There were an impressive number of drink choices including signature cocktails, wine and beer. I chose the Deck Hand Cocktail - their take on a classic Manhattan - made with Bulleit Rye. It was equal parts bracing and refreshing. A generous orange peel gave it flair. Which is the perfect segue in describing the entrance of my appetizer and what an entrance it was!

(Side note: I sat facing the kitchen towards the back of the restaurant. The kitchen sits behind a massive window pane grid accessed through silent, double, sliding glass doors a la Bond's MI-5. Very chic!)

So as I tipped back to get the last few drops my cocktail out of the corner of my eye I see a floating dome of white smoke heading towards the sliding glass doors. Was it my imagination or did the lights just flicker a bit? The doors parted and the dome was heading straight for me! I braced myself for impact. I narrowed my eyes just as the dome arrived tableside. It suddenly leaped upward! When the smoke cleared I laid my eyes upon the most delicate Smoked Salmon Tartare. Accented by a cheese mixture and chives, there wasn't much to this dish. The accompanying crostini made up for it. I would've opted for more crostini had I been asked.

For my main course I went with the Crispy Sea Bass. It came with diced winter squash, brown butter and wild mushrooms. The portion doesn't look like much in the photos, but there was more than enough. The bass had a nice pan sear giving it a golden crust. The fish was cooked perfectly with just enough give when forked through. They gave the butter the heavy lifting when it came to flavor Which. Was. Perfectly. Fine! Too many places automatically include lemon wedges nowadays - even the good ones. I would have enjoyed the bass and butter alone. To be honest I would have preferred the squash and mushrooms pureed with the bass resting on top. As is, the squash was firm, tasty, but nothing memorable without the counterpoint of the wild mushrooms. The dish was almost too dense. Good thing I opted for the Hogwash Rose - a Californian rose Grenache. It's light, floral notes helped cut through the heaviness of my entree.

My dessert was the Seasonal Fruit Crostada with brown butter maple pecan ice cream. The filling was made with apples. It was served warm. I found it hard to cut through the edges. Nonetheless, it was delicious! I cleaned my plate.

The service was excellent. From the charismatic host to the knowledgeable servers to the attentive bussers everything was top grade. My water glass was always filled - with Badoit sparkling, wouldn't you know - and I never went long without someone asking if everything was to my liking. It was.

There was a great atmosphere. The bar was lively and bright. The decor, nautical and upscale. The main dining room is buttoned up enough for a power lunch - intimate enough for a nice date, yet comfy enough for an adult family gathering. The patio reminded me of the great rooms most residents on Lido wished they hadn't given up to move there. Thankfully, The Mayor's Table offers a spectacular alternative.

Stopped by for a burger and fries. They were excellent and I left fulfilled. I will return for the same meal!

Ambiance feels romantic and good. Food is good, not great. I had a few glasses of Veuve Cliquot and was shocked to find out that they were $25 each. That is too much.

I ate breakfast here 2 days while staying at the hotel and also stopped in for a drink to watch a baseball game.

I found the setting inviting and the service to be good especially at breakfast. They also had several tasty and healthy options for breakfast which I enjoyed.