Upscale restaurant in an antique, historic casual dining setting. This restaurant is directly affiliated with the Culinary Arts School at nearby Columbia College. Entrée prices are around $20-$30. About what you would expect at a good quality restaurant. Menu rotates quarterly, but it is always impressive and interesting. Fall, 2002 menu included interesting items such as: Sierra Foothills Coq Au Vin ? with Sierra Sangiovese Sauce, vegetables, Yukon Gold Potato Puree $18.00. Roast Loin of Lamb with organic black barley $18.00. Filet of Tenderloin with Bleu Cheese Crust $26.00. Rib Eye ran $21.00 Soups are thick and hearty, but could have been just a little bit hotter. They arrived warm. Desserts were equally upscale and interesting: Pippin Apple Crisp with vanilla bean ice cream $6.50 French Vanilla crème brulee $6.50. Service is excellent, and portions are average, but attractively presented. The Sierra Hills Coq Au Vin I had was ... more

Upscale restaurant in an antique, historic casual dining setting. This restaurant is directly affiliated with the Culinary Arts School at nearby Columbia College. Entrée prices are around $20-$30. About what you would expect at a good quality restaurant. Menu rotates quarterly, but it is always impressive and interesting. Fall, 2002 menu included interesting items such as: Sierra Foothills Coq Au Vin ? with Sierra Sangiovese Sauce, vegetables, Yukon Gold Potato Puree $18.00. Roast Loin of Lamb with organic black barley $18.00. Filet of Tenderloin with Bleu Cheese Crust $26.00. Rib Eye ran $21.00 Soups are thick and hearty, but could have been just a little bit hotter. They arrived warm. Desserts were equally upscale and interesting: Pippin Apple Crisp with vanilla bean ice cream $6.50 French Vanilla crème brulee $6.50. Service is excellent, and portions are average, but attractively presented. The Sierra Hills Coq Au Vin I had was excellent. Recommended. less