Every once in a while you go to a restaurant and leave thinking, “That was really good.” And then there are places where you leave thinking, “Okay… we need to come back.”
Broken Record was definitely the second one for us.
We ordered the Broken Record Margarita, calamari, caramelized onion sausage pizza, lobster ravioli, haddock risotto, and the pineapple root beer — and honestly, we were impressed with every single thing that came to the table.
The food was fresh, beautifully presented, aromatic, and absolutely delicious. You could tell there was real thought and care behind each dish. Everything looked beautiful, but more importantly, it actually tasted as good as it looked — which, unfortunately, isn't always the case.
The caramelized onion sausage pizza was fantastic. The lobster ravioli was rich and delicious, and the haddock risotto was one of those dishes where you take a bite and immediately want another one before you've even finished chewing. 😂
The calamari was excellent, and I have to mention the pineapple root beer because that was such a fun surprise. Definitely not your ordinary drink!
But honestly, what made the whole experience even better was our waitress.
She was truly wonderful.
She was personable, attentive, warm, funny, and — most importantly — you could tell she genuinely cared about our experience. Not the typical “check on the table because I'm supposed to” kind of service. She really wanted to make sure we were enjoying ourselves and that everything was exactly the way it should be.
That kind of service stands out.
She made us feel welcome and taken care of, and you could tell she takes pride in what she does. That is something you remember.
And the restaurant itself has such a great modern vibe. Stylish, comfortable, energetic, and just a really nice atmosphere to spend an evening in. Nothing felt forced. Everything just worked.
What I appreciated most about Broken Record was the combination of great food, great atmosphere, and people who actually care about what they're doing.
That's harder to find than it sounds.
We honestly had one of the best meals we've had in a long time, and it wasn't just because of one particular dish. It was the whole experience.
Beautiful food. Great flavors. Great atmosphere. Exceptional service.
And to our waitress — thank you for making the evening even more special. You genuinely went above and beyond, and it did not go unnoticed.
Broken Record, you have something special going on here.
We will absolutely be back.
And next time, I'm going to order less food.
...Probably. 😄