Restaurant Review: The Lure

….Service

The first time I went to this place I stood at the waitress podium waiting to be seated for about 3 minutes and no one came! It's not like they were busy either—the employees were just standing around talking. So, I left in a huff and burned my mouth eating pizza from across the street (I'll review that place later).

But I decided to give the The Lure another chance—only because I had a 25% off gift card. Seriously, that was the only reason.

So I went in and sat myself this time at the bar. As I was sitting there I noticed some people who walked in and waited at the podium (is it even called that…?) for like 30 seconds before being seated.

Pretty sure this was the face I made:

Well, eventually the bartender noticed me (after the waitress I pulled aside went and got her attention) and the service was fine from there on out. 

….Ambiance

They played songs like "Young Folks" by Peter Bjorn and John if that tells you anything. If not, then I'll spell it out. It's like the ideal place for a hipster in their late 20s or early 30s. Chill music, laid-back (too laid-back?) staff, and they don't air-condition the hell out of this place. Ladies you just might be able to leave your sweaters at home. 

….Food

Sushi lovers, you all are going to lose your shit over this—

—here's the $7 dragon roll I was served: 

It tasted as amazing as it looks

Jealous, I know. I'm even jealous of past me. FYI every Wednesday they have 1/2 off wine, tiki drinks, and $7 dragon rolls. 

Here's the $6 Sundance Kid tiki drink I ordered:

Siesta Key White Rum, Old St. Pete
Coconut Rum, pineapple juice, orange juice,
Angostura Bitters

Of course, I had to order miso soup ($3.50) as well: 

….Verdict

All that food you see pictured above? It only cost me $13.25 because of it being happy hour (5-7pm, people), the fact that I ordered off the specials menu, and my discount card. 

Lovely readers maybe you will be noticed more quickly than me or maybe you'll have to plop your ass down at a table yourself. It's hard to resist sushi—albeit cheap sushi. 

Comment here with your experiences at The Lure! I really want to know if that long wait was just a me thing.