Cured

We stopped in for Sunday brunch. Really nice because we could bring our pup and sit outside. Admittedly, this is a cured meat place and we got the brunch, so take the review for that. It was ok. Good, not great. We got the steak and eggs and the steak was over seared and under seasoned. The grits were good. We also got the butcher Benedict and the meat was like under seasoned ground beef, not that good. The beer menu is limited, no IPAs and the cocktails are $20. I did enjoy the only $16 cocktail which was the Bloody Mary drink made with mezcal which was pretty damn good. I’d go again to try the cured meats but prob not for brunch.

This is our favorite restaurant/bar in our first visit in San Antonio. We came here for happy hour and were only going to have a couple of drinks before our Valentine’s dinner elsewhere. We enjoyed the charcuterie board (smoked dock ham, Tejano pork, beef, pork rillettes and cheeses) so much that we keep ordering drinks and almost missed our dinner reservation. At the end of the day, our food and drinks at Cured were better than our actual Valentine’s dinner reservation.

Wife, the baby, and I stopped by on a Saturday for their brunch menu. We've been here before and had the charcuterie board, which is amazing. We had the boudin empanadas, the smoked chicken gumbo, and the breakfast Benedict. For dessert, we shared the limoncello. All their meat, being smoked and aged in house, is amazing! This is definitely a spot to try out! Their staff is very friendly and well versed in helping people comb through their menu.

This was by far the neatest place we ate while in San Antonio. It’s beautiful and we loved the atmosphere. Our server was great and gave great recommendations. We enjoyed our meal together and the over all experience of Cured.

Fun morning date after walking around the Pearl farmer’s market. The building is really cool, being a converted brewery. The service was exceptional, polite, and attentive. The owners stopped by the table with recommendations and to ensure we were enjoying our meal. Loved every moment. Charcuterie board was a lot of fun to be adventurous. Menu offerings you wouldn’t find anywhere else. Definitely a unique spot that’s worth a visit.

Great option if you are in San Antonio, we loved the great meat selection and the sides of course. The food was cook perfectly with perfect combination of flavors. This was one of my favorite places in the city and I will definitely recommend it.

Cured was an absolutely exceptional dining experience! Chef Steve McHugh and his staff did an amazing job of making me and my family feel like part of theirs. Our server went above and beyond by answering every question we had, showing us the chefs cook book, and even bringing the chef out to say hello at the end of our meal. Getting to talk to chef McHugh was the cherry on top of what was already an amazing meal! Highly recommend this place to anyone who lives in or is visiting San Antonio, 10/10! Keep up the incredible food and service!!

What a Fantastic Find. We travel to San Antonio often and always try to find new places to eat. Someone asked if we had ever been to "The Pearl". The Pearl is not a restaurant, but a place we found out. If you don't know what I am talking about, Google - San Antonio Pearl District. We settled on "Cured". Settled is the wrong choice of words because this restaurant is AMAZING. From the atmosphere to food to services. It was so fantastic we even bought their cookbook. Since the initial visit, we have recommended and eaten there more times than I can count and it truly never disappoints. You can not go without enjoying one of the Charcuterie boards to share amongst the table. Their Lobster Cavatelli and one of their Tender Dry Aged Steaks and Fries are a must.

A great experience with a but of a "speakeasy" vibe due to the nature of a post office turned restaurant in the Pearl District. Highly recommend booking reservations ahead of time, and treating oneself to a date night. You can't go wrong with any of their charcuterie recommendations, as well as crudo or tartare options. The fried oysters were also a delectable choice, offering a wide variety of tastes and textures. Pro Tip: Arrive early for your reservation to take advantage of the HH from 3-6 PM (drinks, food, and even butcher items).

Stumbled upon here for their happy hour while walking around the pearl. What a great find! They have a spectacular outdoor area and their own personal quad area. They have a small happy hour food menu with quail legs for just $0.50 each! Wasn't super oily and savory and delicious. Their burgers were only $6. Wine was half off. The server made great recommendations. They had a white Tempranillo which was crisp, cool and refreshing. Super cheap for just 3 ppl. Definitely consider coming back for regular dining in the future.

Cured is more than just dinner; it's an experience that's rich, indulgent, and thoughtfully delivered. If you appreciate fine meats and attention to detail, this is your place. We finally got to try their renowned meat dishes, and they did not disappoint. The charcuterie board special cuts of meat that were expertly cured and paired with bold, flavors. For the main course, I ordered the steak, which initially took a bit longer than expected. The head chef personally came to our table to apologize because it hadn't met his high standards the first time. That level of care and accountability spoke volumes about their commitment to their guest's dining experience The wait was more than worth it--the steak was tender, and perfectly cooked when it arrived. It paired beautifully with the wine our server recommended, who, by the way, was incredible throughout the night.

Best place we've been to in San Antonio! The service was first class and the vibe here is outstanding. Couple that with amazing food including yup - .50 cent quail wings for a 3p to 6p daily happy hour?!?!? Sign me up all day!!!

THE BEST SALAD IVE EVER HAD!! I dream of this salad. I love for the day I can be blessed by the deliciousness of this salad again. The vibes of cured are impeccable, service is fantastic!!

The food was 10/10. Everything on the charcuterie was delicious including the sauces. The steak was one of the best steaks I've had in a long time. The medium was cooked to perfection. We also had the tarte which was so good and mushroomy. You definitely have to like mushroom to get that. They made me a delicious Hugo spritz even though it wasn't on the menu so I appreciated that. The staff was really nice and helpful. It was clean and beautiful inside. The bar was very nice too.

6 for $35 charcuterie board Apple jalapeño pork rillettes- house favorite per server Chicken liver mousse Smoked duck ham Country pork pate 6 month pork loin- extra charge Chevre Goat Dairy Cheese Also got their Pumpkin chili with jalapeño cornbread. Fun spot to check out

A classy place for those who love cured meats and charcuterie, like myself! As soon as you walk in, you're greeted with a view of hanging meats. The service is fantastic and the concept is creative. For example, during the month of December, they had an "Advent" calendar of a featured cured meat each day. How fun! Everything we ordered was great.

Classic exterior and inviting entrance. As the name implies, and you can see upon entry, they cure their own meats. And they are incredible. I came in at the beginning of happy hour, so it was pretty quiet. Because it was not too busy, I had a chance to chat with the GM and bartender, who were both really nice. I saw the GM also showing a couple around and telling them some of the history of the building. My drinks were well-balanced. I had a three meat charcuterie board, fried quail eggs from the happy hour menu and poutine. I would absolutely return for dinner or happy hour.

We stopped by here after doing some window shopping around this beautiful area, and the food did not disappoint. They have amazing happy hour deals and the staff were very hospitable and attentive. I had the chicken sausage sliders with strawberry and pineapple jam, which complimented each other very well. I was highly impressed by the pairings of meats and sauces/preserves. Oh, and the fries were quite literally the best fries I've had as a plus!

This was one of our favorite places to visit before we had kids. We decided to take our babies there recently and the place was quiet for a Saturday morning. Everyone was accommodating and we enjoyed our brunch. My husband had the burger and he was satisfied with it. I had the chicken and donuts and while I loved the chicken and syrup, the donuts were a little bit too dry for me. Overall, it was a good experience, and we plan to try out their dinner menu sometime soon.

It was a wonderful dining experience. The staff was warm and explained everything well. The food was good and the portion was reasonable. The biscuits were delicious, fresh out of the oven, buttery and soft in the center. Cured even published a cookbook for purchase. However, there were a few things to improve to earn 5 stars. The food came out very slowly. We waited a long time, over 45 mins. The grits were at room temperature and not enough butter. Most of the dishes would be better if they were more seasoned and the fish with more sauce poured on top. But overall, not bad. I recommend trying the Happy Hour to get a taste before joining the dinner crowd. Yes, they offer Happy Hours even on Sundays.

The vibe of cured gave me an upscale New York fine dining vibe. Granted I went on a Sunday afternoon and was too casual for the place but I enjoyed my time there. I sat at the bar and was treated to the best service from my bartender. I ordered an old-fashioned and a slice of lemon cello cake with a berry wine reduction. The cake was exquisite, not too sweet, but big on flavor. my old-fashioned was just the right amount of bourbon and was made to perfection. I definitely recommend this spot for a friend group or a nice date night.

One of the best options at the Pearl! The building Cured is in is beautiful and inviting. The ambiance and service are both outstanding, as one would expect. The gem is the happy hour, which is a great way to get a taste of what Cured has to offer and a chance to chat with the bartenders who are a wealth of knowledge. The masa flash fried oysters are always an excellent choice. Of course, you need to try the charcuterie choice players (get the six!). The boudin empanadas, I was skeptical of, but that were excellent.

Bartender took the best care of us as we ordered an appetizer. Very clean and modern restaurant as well.

I was lucky to find Cured - on my last day in town an rideshare driver recommended their happy hour it after I mentioned I was considering checking out the Pearl area. I am so happy that I got that recommendation, it was a great spot for happy hour. The building is really cool, complete with a case of meats greeting you right inside the door. The boudin empanada might have been one of the best items I ate on my trip. The pastry was perfectly light and delicious and the the filling was incredibly flavorful. I also ordered a few fried quail legs to try as they were a unique and intriguing item. They were plated beautifully and the drizzled honey and rosemary really completed the flavor and the crunch. While I was planning on just a quick happy hour so I could try other places, I ordered a second empanada after having the first because of how good it was!

If you couldn't tell by the name of the restaurant, Cured is a restauraunt in the Pearl that specializes in cured meats and I was satisfied with my most recent visit. As soon as you walk in you are greeted by a bunch of hanging cured meats on a display in a nice historical looking building. The service was also very solid. My table wasn't looking to eat anything heavy so we option for a couple sides such as the Cathead Biscuits ($8) and Fried Chicken Livers ($19). Then we also got the Charcuterie Choice of Nine ($45). The biscuits were delicious and moist and I would certainly give them a 10/10. The fried chicken livers....well chicken livers in general are not my cup of tea with the texture and intense flavor. My table loved them, but I am one of those people that don't have the palette for them unfortunately. The Charcuterie is expensive as expected and I wish they had more cold cut meat options, but their options were unique and tasty. Also very aesthetically pleasing. I didn't get to explore too much of the menu at Cured, but I would like to go back again because of the comfortable environment and experience overall.

We popped in for happy hour (they were open on July 4th) and loved the charm of the building and the service. We got seated right away and our waiter was so friendly and attentive. We ordered off the Happy Hour menu and got the Boudin Empanadas (1 per serving during Happy Hour) and several orders of the Fried Quail Legs for 50 cents each during Happy Hour. The food came out very quickly and everything was delicious. The fried quail legs were served with a spiced honey sauce that was delicious. The dipping sauce for the empanada was smooth with a great flavor. The decor was beautiful. Our waiter told us that the restaurant had been built inside an older building, and a lot of the walls were still the original architecture. There's also a case in the front of the restaurant when you first walk in. Inside you will see the cuts of meat that are being aged. Overall, we had a great time here. We were told that their menu changes pretty frequently. Will definitely come back the next time we are in San Antonio to try out some other dishes.

I'm from Houston and this is the best happy hour I've had anywhere. The quail legs and the empanadas are both 10/10

Ambiance of this place is very Interesting. You look through the window and see a huge case of hanging meat. However, when you walk in, totally different. Classy even. Drinks were strong. Portions were small, but everything we had was delicious. Our waiter was kind and kept it real with us on what to and what not to order based on our preferences. Group of 7, quick service.

Oh my, how do I begin? I don't usually do such a scathing review, as I am tempted to do about cured. First, let me start by saying it took over an hour to get a charcuterie board, a burger and a salad. The Caesar salad was actually a kale saladand the grits were totally cold at zero flavor. The charcuterie board was very unusual. Everything was made in house. I can't really say it was bad, but it was very disappointing as was everything else about the restaurant. Needless to say, we will never be back.

My red fish pecan was very dark on the bottom, not burned but obviously quite overcooked. I'm normally not picky or critical and would try to eat most of it but I honestly couldn't. Left 60-70% on my plate. Even my husband thought it was very dry and made that comment to waiter and he NEVER comments as he doesn't want to fuss. I was able to tap on the fish getting a knocking sound to demonstrate how hard it was. The pasta/raisin side dish was strange - edible but not enjoyable at all. His short rib dinner was fine. He commented sides were quite salty but overall meal was"ok". They have the "hype" of the cool, hip vibe and cool location but food was not worth $35 and $42. Even our wine ($17/glass) was disappointing. Can't recommend this place.

So so so good Everything we ordered was good Breakfast for 3 140 coconuts Worth the wait. Legit

I can't believe I hadn't tried cured earlier, I'm so bummed because the whole experience was FANTASTIC. From the beginning, the doors were opened for us as we walked in. They were offering all day happy hour which is probably ONE of the best happy hours in town- HANDS DOWN. I ordered the boudin Empanada which was very tasty and came with a great chipotle type sauce with homemade pickles. Additionally, I ordered 4 qual legs which were nice and crunchy and were perfectly complemented by the rosemary honey drizzled on top. Their Bahama mama cocktail tasted like I should be sipping somewhere beside the beach. So good, so tropical. Sweet but not too sweet. PERFECT. I also ordered the rosemary citrus haze which was also very good but the Bahama mama was my favorite. The service was amazing. We had a mini history lesson by one of the employees who pointed out what was historic and was was restored or was new. We had the bartender stop by and ask feedback on drinks and just felt very taken care of. Not overbearing but genuinely interested in making sure we enjoyed ourselves. I'll definitely be back. Happy hour at Cured is a BIG winner and I can't wait to return.

It was definitely a "different experience" but I feel way over priced for what it was. And the first round of drinks were delicious but never consistent after that.

Nice ambiance and friendly waiter. Happy hour seemed to be a good value. I don't even remember the food though, because Y'ALL THIS HUMMINGBIRD CAKE was to die for. If you're a fan of browned butter you can't miss it.

Ok where to start! I'm still amazed at how good this restaurant was. I don't know what took me so long to try it !! First off, Steven McHugh , what a beautiful establishment you have. From the moment I entered I knew everything that followed would be amazing. The ambiance and service were great, and OMG the food and drinks definitely lived up to my expectations. The quail legs were freaking delicious, the batter was perfectly seasoned. The Burger although it looks "plain" .. no no FAR FROM !! The buns, the flavor of the meat, the cheese, & sauce.. combined perfectly!! Definitely one of the best burgers I've ever had. We made it in perfect timing for happy hour menu. We ordered 4 drinks, 2 burgers/fries, empanada, quail legs, and poutine. All that for a ridiculously low price !! HAPPY HOUR HIGHLY RECOMMEND this spot ! Perfect date night

First of all just from a personal perspective . It's a nice restaurant. As soon you enter you'll receive the best customer service. I loved our waiter. We went with some friends that have gone a bunch of times already so they helped us order. The drinks are great. The food was good just for me personally I've had better steak in NYC or even California. It is good though but not that best I've ever had but definitely the best in San Antonio. For me the appetizers and drinks I enjoyed more than the entrees. Overall it's a nice experience and I highly recommend for a nice date night.

As far as the service, it was phenomenal. The food was very subpar and after waiting about 25/30 minutes it came out cold. We had a party of 8 during brunch and I'm assuming they wanted to bring it all out at once...wasn't a good idea. Ambiance was interesting and probably more of a vibe at night. As of right now, I do not plan on coming back to this establishment.

Every time we come to San Antonio we find ourselves at Cured! The staff is beyond nice and its a super fun bar to go to for happy hour! The food looks delicious and seem fairly prices for what you are getting. Restaurant is clean and super neat inside.

My son in law and I tried this place, for brunch, on Saturday after going to the Pearl Market. It was the first time but won't be the last! We shared a 3 choice charcuterie board with 120 day cured pork belly, lamb citrus terrine and dapper goat chèvre with goats milk. It was the perfect start to our experience with delicious cracker, pickled vegetables and a TO DIE for kimchi mustard. I am not a typical fan of kimchi but we both bought a jar to go! We then moved on to the butchers Benedict and the smoked salmon tartine. These were fresh, wonderful flavor profiles and absolutely delicious! Our server was amazing, the decor was beautiful and the first visit won't be the last! My only regret is I did not get pictures!

Cured is inside in a very cute historic building located in the popular Pearl district and just off the Riverwalk. Upon walking in, you will see a case displaying the cured meat. This was our first time here so of course we had to try the charcuterie board. We got the Reserve Charcuterie Board and added a cheese. This board is substantial! If you shared this between two people, it could serve as a light lunch. We really enjoyed the jam and even took home a bottle of the peach jam. I got the Beer Can Mussels. The portion is very large and I could not finish the entire serving. The mussels were briny and the chunks of ham added a touch of salt. The fries that came with this dish were good - the aioli is very creamy. My fiancé got the Wurst Case Scenario and he really enjoyed it. He said the grits were awesome. The menu had a lot to offer and I am looking forward to the next time we can dine in to try some more.

Easily one of the best restaurants in San Antonio. While there are more and more exciting, adventurous, modern restaurants starting to form, for now, Cured sits on top as king of SA. Right as you walk into the building, the beautiful curing case of all the meats is a sight to behold and make your mouth water. Service was polite, attentive, and good with keeping us informed on whats coming out, without feeling like a harassment. Their happy hour food is pretty damn good. I like that you can order single fried quail legs for 50 cents a piece. The poutine empanada was a surprise hit, as the outside breading was delicately flakey yet fried to a crisp, with a fistful of delicious filling. The double burger is a no frills cheeseburger with no veggies or sauces, but quite the tasty hamburger meat. I liked how soft and untoasted the bun was in this case. Their salads are seasonal, so while we were there, peach season was out, but they had a lovely assortment of pickled veggies mixed in with fresh greens. The charcuterie board is the crown Jewel of this place, as it should be with the labor of love they put into their curing process. While they offer a beginning tier of meats, their premium add ons are what you should truly focus on. Especially items like the smoked duck ham, 90 day lamb salami, and the 24 month jamon, these premium items should be consumed slowly, and rotate between everything that's on the board. The house made pickles and fruit spreads are lovely additions to the meat and cheese we got. Granted I didn't order an entrée, but with how rich some of this food is, I would be conservative in how much you order. I know theres gonna someone who thinks poorly of this place because they are gonna order the weakest items on the menu or expect the greatest dining experience. This is the antithesis of Chaco's, where things are big and cheap.

My friend and I went for the first time today. It was lovely all around. Nice ambiance, great friendly service, and very delicious food, cocktails, & wine! My friend and I ordered all 11 items on the charcuterie menu lol plus the White Truffle Gnocchi, the Wagyu dip (Medina County Parisa) with toasted crackers, & the Cotechino (sausage patties). Plus hummingbird cake for dessert. Very fun sampling dinner!

Another great visit at Cured!! Took my parents here and we were super early for our reservation because our concert ended early! We also came again on a Sunday. The hosts and waiters are always very nice. We also were there during happy hours and it's a MUST!! Rlly cheap price on drinks and very cheap apps and a few mains. So we tried out the quail legs that were only 50 cents a pop and wow they were sooo good. Then of course we had to get some charcuterie and the fried chicken. The biscuits are honestly my fave part - not dry and flavorful. The chicken is just amazing. Grazie cured!

Cocktails were great. Food was expensive for tiny portions that were underwhelming. Ambiance was nice. Desserts: Hummingbird cake was amazing. Other desserts were also underwhelming. Service was fine.

A very cute restaurant in San Antonio! We came here for happy hour which ends at 6pm to grab drinks and an early dinner. The happy hour is extremely worth it - cocktails were $5 and beers were $2.50. For food, would recommend the pork belly and the salad. We also ordered the mussels, empanadas, and poutine, which all were good and flavorful. Our server Jeffrey was amazing and kind and recommend many amazing items. Would come back here for happy hour again if I'm back in the San Antonio area!

My wife loves this place for the charcuterie boards and I must admit they are good. I come here for the quail legs and burger. Today we got to the restaurant for brunch, too early for my beloved quail legs. However, I tried the chicken and donuts. The chicken was crispy and perfectly fried, the donuts were moist and tasty, but the star of the show was the jalapeño syrup that they make in house., The syrup made the dish it was so good. Wish I could have taken a bottle to go. Check out the chicken and donuts.

I love the modern decor of the Cured. The building has looked historical and located in a popular area in San Antonio. Our server was attentive and knew the menu well. We ordered a variety of food and everything was amazing. Reserve Charcuterie Plate: my favorite on the plate was the picked cauliflower and the pork liver mousse. Boudin Empanada: crispy and flavorful Warm Mushroom Salad: fresh Heritage Hog Poutine: the picked cauliflower is a nice addition to the gravy and balance out the flavor We order for our main dishes the redfish, chicken, mussel and ribeye. My favorites are the mussel which has a nice sauce and the ribeye which was cooked perfectly. Definitely one of the place to get a meal and walk around the area afterwards.

Best HH! They had two cocktails that were $5 each. They have small bites for 0.50-$10. The service was NEXT level. I dropped my knife and two waiters separately came up to me and tried to replace my knife. Our waiter was nice enough to explain the concept behind Cured. Locals buy their meats and some grocery items from this business. They also sell little picnic charcuterie lunches. If I lived in the area, I would pic one up for a cute date.

What a gem. We found it while wandering around the Pearl District. High end but delicious steaks. The waiter was amazing. Great recommendations and good banter. Try the steak (strip) or double cut pork chop. Great portions and sooo tender! All their steaks are aged from 30 days to several years. A quiet but modern restaurant. Don't miss it if you want a quality steak or want to impress a date/spouse!

We had a great experience at Cured in San Antonio, recommended to me by a friend. He advised us to come hungry, and he was absolutely right! The Reserve Board was fantastic and enough to feed three people. The service was excellent, and the location was stunning. Overall, I highly recommend it.

One of those instagram friendly places. Very aesthetically pleasing spot, food is well presented, and plenty of trending looking folks hoping to take the perfect shot. I was there for Sunday dinner and the only entree was their fried chicken meal. It was quite decent. The dark meat parts were good but the white meat left much to be desired. Fun place overall. The charcuterie was pretty but better bring the bucks. Very cool location, the pearl is where it's at!

We came here on a Sunday after one of our favorite restaurants updated menu was not what we wanted. We parked in The Pearl parking garage, which has changed to only be free for your first couple of hours. We came right when they were switching between brunch and Sunday supper. I got the half fried chicken dinner and my wife got the burger special. I think we both are about half of each others food. Everything was absolutely perfect. The chicken and sides were excellent. The burger reminded us of our favorite burger from Bocado in Atlanta, which appears may be permanently closed. Our server was very attentive. The hostess and who seemed to be the manger also checked on us a couple of times.

I've heard a lot of good things about cured/the culinary pedigree and often pass by it all the time when I visit the pearl. Right when you walk in, you are greeted with artisanal cured meats hanging in view. You have the option to sit in the dining area, bar, or outside. I had the pleasure of eating here twice, the first time I only had one appetizer (boudin empanada). It was great, a simple dish turned elegant is what I like to see. I'm not a fan of boudin but this was very good. On my next visit, I came during happy hour (3pm-6pm everyday). I started out with a pomegranate marg and 5 orders of quail legs. The marg scored a 5/5 whilst the qual legs scored a 4/5. The flavors were there with the quail legs but there was slightly too much breading for me. Next, I ordered the burger that's on the HH menu - again, the flavors were there but they didn't ask what temperature I wanted the burger and they brought it out well done, which I haven't eaten anything well done since I was 6 years old. I may be a little critical on this review but I'm a part-time chef so it's the small things. Other than that, the service was exceptional and food was flavorful and worth the visit.

Celebrated our 10 year anniversary here and it was really nice. We ordered the charcuterie board and I am a big fan of all the pickled vegetables. Honestly the board and some drinks is enough to fill you up. We also had the chili with the corn bread and it was delicious! The waiter was amazing and made our day here even more special. She brought us some desserts and took a nice photo of us to remember the day!

This is my second time coming here and blew me away once again! Atmosphere of the place is so beautiful and clean. The service was wonderful. The food here amazing! We got some of the happy hour selections and all were hot and delicious. We got the gnocchi as well with a deep meaty flavor and crispy gnocchi. For dessert we had the hummingbird cake and it nicely flavored. This has become a local staple for us.

One visit was all I needed as if given a vaccine. I am cured of Cured. Our Sunday lunch at Cured began innocently enough with a cursory check of menus throughout the Pearl District. We settled on Cured for a couple of reasons: a wide menu and piqued interest from other reviewers. The restaurant exterior and interior are as advertised. A nicely done renovation of the old Administration Building of the Pearl Brewery. Greeted by a glassed-in meat curing room, the restaurant unfolds into several seating areas with some near to a very visible kitchen and others a little more private. The layout is very nice. We were quickly greeted, seated and drink orders were taken. The early afternoon crowd was light. We explored the menu, had a few questions answered, and then placed the order. This is where things took a turn... The not so busy bar took nearly 20 minutes to produce one craft cocktail and a mimosa. Meanwhile, a requested sample of a charcuterie item (chicken liver mousse) appeared. It was terrible. Bad start. Then, we waited, and waited, and waited... Nearly 45 minutes passed before a single dish (Heritage Hog Poutine) came to the table. It was explained to us that there was "some trouble" with the preparation of our other dish (Chicken and Doughnuts) and it would be another ten minutes wait. The heritage hog "poutine" delivered to us was a gloopy and sloppy ham handed (pun intended) attempt to "elevate" a very basic dish. The $22 entree was presented in a roughly 6" circumference iron skillet. This unattractive and unappetizing dish was pushed to the side and replaced with an order for a burger (Single Blue Ribbon Burger). Meanwhile, the chicken and doughnuts dish appeared. Again, a classic dish (Chicken and Waffles) has been reimagined in a derivative way that removes all of the excitement surrounding a pairing of seemingly unrelated flavors. The overcooked chicken and dense cake doughnuts presented a dry and unappealing deconstruction being topped with a mass of pickled jalapeños drizzled with syrup...like pond moss had been dropped on the chicken. This mess of a dish was again a very disappointing development in an already lost cause. THEN...the hamburger (if that's what you want to call it) came. This sorry attempt at a burger and fries was the most surprising fail of all. The hockey puck sized "Wagyu" beef patty was dwarfed by the small (barely bigger than a common slider) bun. No lettuce, tomato, onion, etc... No discernible cheese, just a really sad sight accompanied by a slew of horribly over salted fries. At this point a talk with staff was necessary. After a cordial conversation with the manager our meal was compensated. He invited us back but I can't really think of a good reason to "give us another chance" as he stated. Today was that chance...and it was a fail. p.s. There were other faux pas but the review is long...let's say that things simply didn't go well.

A friend took me to dinner at Cured after she had raved about how good it was for years! We ordered charcuterie, chicken livers and 4 entrees. The atmosphere and service was great but unfortunately the food was disappoint and gave me some of the worst food poisoning I've had in years!