SZND

"Cannot say enough about how fantastic this place is, their food is so incredible that they could easily charge double and I'd still want to eat here! The venue is so well thought out and feels homey and very much like a local gem versus a chain type place, it is great. They also have an incredible wine selection, much larger than one would expect for a place of this size! Location is definitely not super large, so we would recommend making a reservation in advance. Definitely worth a visit!!!"

"Did takeout and the artichoke with crab was good. Solid appetizer size and good flavor. The octopus dish was solid but the octopus didn’t have enough char and wasn’t the best cooked. The flavor was there but just needed to be cooked longer and seared."

"Delightful, intimate restaurant with friendly staff and truly excellent food! Everything my sister and I ate was exceptional - fresh, and carefully cooked so it was flavorful. Well-mixed cocktails both on and off their menu added to a wonderful meal. We were able to get a table easily without a reservation, although we went very early during the week. This is a great place for both date night or family celebration dinners (we saw both during our meal) with easy parking off Hertel Ave."

"Went for the first time to SZND on my birthday tonight with my husband and mom. We were warmly welcomed and seated in the beautifully decorated dining room. Our server was Marielle, who took great care of us throughout the entire experience. Very delightful and knowledgeable about the menu, answering any questions we had about the menu, which while has a small selection, each item is exquisitely and artistically made to perfection. We started with a cocktail, I had the nickel and dime, and my husband had the blackberry mint. Then we had some small plate appetizers including the tuna ceviche, blackened artichoke (stellar) and the SZND salad. Main courses: Mom had Wahoo fish with rizotto, hubby had grilled octopus with cous cous and I had the short rub Ragu with gnocchi. We all tried each other's dishes. Each bite was an experience of flavor, texture and deliciousness. Ended with a birthday candled cookie dough brownie tart and an espresso. Highly recommend to foodies and anyone looking for a unique alternative to the ordinary fare you can find most anywhere. Prices are generally higher than other places nearby, but we'll worth it."

"I cannot say enough positive things about this amazing place. We were greeted by the owner upon walking in the door. We didn't have a reservation, but he was able to get us in quickly. Everyone was very welcoming and provided excellent recommendations for cocktails and food. Every bite was amazing, and I couldn't help but talk about it after every single bite. We ended our meal with some of their amazing desert options. The desert truly is amazing and I highly recommend making sure you order something from their desert menu. We are so happy we made it in to SZND finally and cannot wait to have dinner here again soon!"