Vue 412

In spite of going on a cloudy night, we could really see a lot of the view from Vue 412. The service was okay - not great, but you have a great view, so I guess you don't want great service anyway, so you stay a bit longer and enjoy the view?

The blackened scallops on fried green tomatoes were amazing and totally worth the trip. The salad was also good and Bryan's dessert was very good, too. The drinks were good and pricey. The parfait (and I LOVE parfaits) was horrible and made me google the definition of parfait to see if their dessert qualified (it doesn't). A parfait is supposed to be "a dessert consisting of layers of ice cream, fruit, etc., served in a tall glass." Sadly, this dessert was dry cake layered with a mashed blackberry sauce & topped with whipped cream. Not at ALL what I thought I was getting and too dry (even with the sauce) to be remotely worth the calories. Everything else was great, but the dessert and service were a bit disappointing - especially since we were there before the restaurant got crowded. I would really like to return when the view is less cloudy and once it's dark, since I do love that view at night.

After leaving the Grandview Saloon, where the staff is overworked and rude, we walked a few feet over to Vue 412. Wow what a difference. Kristen, our hostess, was super friendly and helpful, and provided great service. Larry was fun and made us feel at home and welcome. Kudos to those two. Unfortunately, I don't know who the chef is, but the food was outstanding, also. Will definitely be back, because of this experience.

Restaurant Week....food and service were exceptional. We will return. Also, a great happy hour with $5.00 appetizers. Add a beautiful view of the city and you have a romantic evening, a celebratory evening or just a wonderful night out. Enjoy!