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Loyalty is a strong trait in a friend. A loyal friend is one who will be there for you when you need it and who will give you a shoulder to cry on. They will pick you up when you’re drunk, crying, and can’t find your way home. They'll tell you to quit being an idiot when you are, in fact, being an idiot. Point is, loyalty is important, and that’s why we’re glad The Loyalist is a reliable place.
The Loyalist is one half of two restaurants that opened together. On the ground floor is Smyth, a fancy testing menu restaurant that costs a couple hundred dollars per person. And downstairs is The Loyalist, which is more of a bar atmosphere that serves quality cocktails and food. The dynamic makes The Loyalist feel like a high school basement party where you can have drinks and fun while the adults do fancy things upstairs.
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The mood here is very upscale bar. There are a few booths on the perimeter if you have a group of four or more, but the bar is a great place to sit and eat. A bit of the fancy tasting menu personality from upstairs creeps into The Loyalist menu, evident in pretty and meticulously plated dishes like roasted beet and avocado salad or a broiled trout that comes in a broth. You could go the appetizer and entree route for any meal, which will add up in price, but there’s also an alternative option—get the burger. The excellent burger is the best part of The Loyalist, and it’s the reason we’ll keep coming back.
The combo of both a somewhat sophisticated menu and a great burger makes The Loyalist good for any time you want cocktails and food in a nice but casual setting. That means whether it’s date night, friends night, or even grab a whiskey and burger solo night, The Loyalist is a perfect fit. That’s reliability right there, and we’re glad we found a new friend.
Food Rundown
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Biscuit
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Roasted Beet & Avocado Salad
Grilled Squid
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Smokey Potatoes
Carrots
photo credit: Christina Slaton