Alison

"Everything we ate was great except for one thing which is why I’m giving it 4 stars. The oysters were delicious, the shrimp ceviche with avocado was to die for with homemade tortilla chips! We also had the crispy chickpeas, super airy and well seasoned. However the arugula mánchego salad was disappointing; I love arugula and I’d eat it alone but they added so much honey that it tasted like a dessert rather than a balanced taste and it was quite sticky. My suggestion to make this better: make a dressing with apple cider vinegar, lime, olive oil and very litter honey. That way you have a good balance of acidity and sweetness. On the drinks side I had a Sauvignon blanc 2012 and my sister had a dry Riesling from Upstate which was very nice and crisp. I’m not a fan a of Riesling but this dry one was a winner!"

"One of my favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. It’s a bit pricey and the portions aren’t the largest but I’d still argue that you get what you pay for. Buffalo shrimp was a surprisingly delicious dish. Hibiscus beverage was also delicious. All of their desserts are wonderful as well. Servers are all very friendly and knowledgeable. Great stuff."

"Great outdoor dining options. Service was very friendly. Food was amazing! Octopus was cooked perfect. Kebabs were so flavorful. Try everything. Dishes were plentiful."

"Alison’s is the perfect happy hour joint. The sangria & hibiscus mule gets your buzz going for sure. The hibiscus mule is a highlight to me. Its so refreshing. The french fries are perfection. The right amount of crisp & soft you desire in fries with just the right amount of salt. Their ketchup is actually good too! The oysters are what you’d expect for a happy hour in the area. No frills but my order was fresh. Served with cocktail and Tabasco. The wings are delicious & served with a good bleu cheese. The music is a little too loud, along with the happy hour groups. Besides that, I like this joint. Plus its in my neighborhood."

"Rough visit, super underwhelming/ disappointing. Oysters were clearly bad (off smell and taste). They charged us for 6 of the 12 to make amends - which is just insane. Watermelon salad was the highlight(?) Rest of the food took 50 minutes to arrive. It was mediocre at best. Avoid"