"The atmosphere couldn't decide if it wanted to be Americana or Italian countryside. Either way, it has a strong feel of where the older crowd dine. Arriving in September meant being overwhelmed by cliche seasonal scents at the door. The bar staff seemed to be very preoccupied with serving customers not in the restaurant...I suspect a wedding or other group in the adjacent tent space. The beer I ordered, which I have had in bottle many times, tasted sour and somewhat flat. When I could catch the eye of my server, the service was quick, but it did take a while to order. On the food: I enjoyed my dish, but it did not showcase the ingredients. Ordering a seafood dish, ideally, the flavor of that seafood should play more than a minor role in the dish's profile. Calamari served with two lemon wedges show that the chef is aware, but drizzling the dish in sweet chili sauce robs the customer of that choice or flavor experience. The breading and fry were very good, and there was not a hint of rubberiness to the Calamari. The rest of the menu feels very safe for aforementioned older folks, but not refined or overly adventurous. I was tempted by some of the specials, but the promise of a dish sized for more than one was a turn off. Some interior design tweaks, and letting the feature ingredients lead the flavor profiles would go a long way in making Stone Ridge Grill Bar a place to return to, but for now, I will look elsewhere."
