Second Empire Restaurant   

My girlfriend and I had dinner there on a weekend night. She could not eat her dish because it was too spicy. The atmosphere downstairs was dark and gloomy. The meal was very expensive. I was not impressed. There are many other restaurants in town that have a warmer ambiance with delicious food at a fair price. I do not intend on ever going back to Second Empire.

This is most fabulous restaurant you could ask for. It is, of course, a bit pricier than you would pay for a normal restaurant meal, but it is very much worth it. The taste and the presentation of the food is beyond excellent. The chef can take an average dish and turn it not only into something that tastes exquisite, but a work of art. The atmosphere is extremely welcoming and the staff is very solicitous. I wouldn't go anywhere else to celebrate a special event. It is always an evening to remember.

Second Empire is THE place to celebrate a special occasion. The service is excellent, extremely courteous and the wait staff are very knowledgeable. The food is a fusion of tradional with hints of southern cuisine that creates an amazing array of flavors. Some people may consider the service slow, but it isn't....it is exactly as it should be, allowing time in between courses, and for the meal to be an evenings experience as opposed to a quick bite and out the door.

My friends and I went for dessert and drinks saturday night. Our fault we came 15 minutes after the kitchen closed, server's fault for an incredibly poor and insulting attitude. Didn't even get to taste anything but will not step foot back in there again.