It should come with instructions on how to get there.
. . . heard nothing but wonderful concerning the food.
Confirming this impression! Primarily a “fish” menu, so it’s not recommended to anyone who dislikes or is ambivalent about seafood. However, if you like Langouste, shrimp, & daily “local catch,” the fare is mouthwateringly good!
“Claustrophobic?” A valid comment . . . a small space, for sure — particularly if you sit inside, where people at an adjacent table easily can become close friends by the end of a meal.
Pour moi, it’s an unpretentious, simple, secluded, small venue with refined preparation & presentation of fresh seafood . . . eager, very nice staff & hosts . . . fair prices. Refreshing, with genuine bistro ambiance.
Great post. I think sometimes we selfishly (at least I do) look at a business and how it impacts us and what would be best for us, but for them this could just be what they want and what works best...at least for now. Start with lunch; build up customer base; move on to dinner; then who knows...I understand, Lance . . . and you're clearly among a contingent, of notable size, that feels the same way.
I suspect, however, that the rent in that location is pretty low, relatively speaking for SBH, because of the odd location and small space . . . and, with a "full house" most of the time, I would guess that the owner (son of the proprietor at Black Ginger, I believe -- he formerly was our neighbor at The Normandie) is doing well, financially, and may be content to hold down expenses while business booms. A good business model, I think. Perhaps "less is more?"