Pomegranate - (804) 643-9354

Service was EXTREMELY slow, and we were the first table and only 2 other tables came after we were there, so no excuse. It was a Friday night (it should have given me an indication that we were the only ones there at 7 pm). Server was not friendly and he did not seem very concerned about our experience at the restaurant. Example, when he asked how the desert was, was it worth the wait? (after 25 minute wait), I said it was "just ok", there was no response. Food was overall very good. Cheese appetizer was very tasty but for the price, the amount of cheese was very, very small. 3 european cheeses, some greens described as microgreens (but were just mixed greens) and a fig cut up. Comparably priced cheese plates at other fine restaurants are a lot more generous. The lamb chops served with wild mushroom risotto, and steak served with kale and sweet potato, were good, but very salty (course salt was used, big chunks still in food). The warm fresh (really?) berry with creme fresh desert came after a 25 minute wait(!) and it was ok, but expensive for the size. If the service would have been better, I might consider giving Pomegranate another shot. But I have read other reviews about bad service, so I know we were not alone. 18% gratuity was calculated on top of tax (not legal). I eat out a lot at fine dining restaurants, and for $100 for two people (above plus 2 glasses of wine), with the service we got and the appetizer and desert portions, the value was just not there. Beware, as of early September '08, restaurant's website is 5 years old (per the waiter). Would not recommend.

Expensive food and not good at all. Filet mignon was tough and tasted burnt, snapper was dry and tasted fishy, both were covered in a STICKY pomegranate reduction that didn't taste anything like pomegranate -- more like really thick chicken broth (i.e. bad flavor and texture). Glass of wine tasted like burnt rubber. Service was good and they were apologetic, but that didn't make up for the bad food. I've never had the experience of beingn repulsed by the food I've ordered.

My fiance took me to Pomegranate to celebrate my birthday. The atmosphere was romantic and cozy--dim lighting with individual candles on each table. We were seated promptly, and the service was excellent. I read up on the restaurant before we went and was cautious about the supposedly "petite portions" mentioned in the editorial review on this site, but our portions were actually quite large. The pumpkin puree appetizer was one of the best things I've ever tasted. I had a (huge!) pasta dish--fettucinne with fresh basil, tomatoes, etc. and he had a big steak. Our food was delicious, followed by creme brulee for dessert. Absolutely wonderful. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a quiet, romantic evening.