I’ve been anticipating the opening of Bankers Hill since I heard about it months back. I finally got the chance a week after it’s grand opening.  I have to say I’m not that impressed with it. I thought the menu was a little boring. Everything was straight forward. I mean do we really need a basic crab cake dish or deviled egg? I wish that Carl being as talented as he is, took a little more of a chance with this menu and played around with it. I don’t understand how you can open a new restaurant with the same old food. Where is the innovation? What I did like were the Mussels, fries and the pork tacos. Although on the taco’s there was no need for the carrots and green beans on the side. I would rather pay an extra two dollars and get rid of that in place of another taco. They have a great selection of beer even carrying Ferran Adria’s Estrella. I think the design of the place came out well but is lacking color big time. All the walls are dark and the bar looks dirty with the way they painted it. Also service was a little spotty forgetting silverware, not clearing plates but I can’t hold to much to that as they have only been open a week. My overall thoughts are that it’s good and would go back for the mussels and a beer but that’s about it. I want to see chefs taking chances not doing the same old thing and charging a little less for it.

Dinning Room

Bar

Steamed Mussels & Andouille Sausage

Roasted Sweet Peppers, Garlic-Parsley Toast

Truffled French Fries

Truffle Aioli, Parmesan Cheese

‘Deviled Farmers’ Market Eggs

Lemon Potato Chips, Arugula-Parmesan Salad

Crispy Dungeness Crab & Rockshrimp Cakes

Beluga Lentil- Arugula Salad, Chili Aioli

Braised Chicken Pappardelle

Pinot Noir Sauce, Caramelized Carrots, Arugula

Crispy BBQ Braised Pork Tacos

Pepper Jack Cheese, Avocado, Lime Sour Cream

Cast Iron Roasted King Salmon

Asparagus, Fresh Chickpeas, Baby Spinach

Cabernet Braised Beef Shortribs

Yukon Gold Whipped Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables

Almond Bread Pudding