The first thing I noticed when I entered Downtown Garden was the aroma of wine. It made my eyes water. The second thing was the pervasive brown and metallic red decor. We were greeted and seated in the Computer Room, a wacky room decorated with numerous pairs of headphones and expensive toilet seats. Our waiter, whose name was Sebastian, came promptly and distributed the menus. The menu is extensive. Some of the items which caught my eye were lasagna, wienerschnitzel, egg salad sandwich, and moo goo gai pan. I decided to order Oyster on the half-shell Supreme and my companion, Rosario, ordered Jambalaya Fontaine. Sebastian seemed spindly as he brought in our orders about forty-seven minutes later. I had a tortilla on the side, and Rosario had a serving of succotash. A bottle of water was a perfect complement for my oyster on the half-shell.
The Oyster on the half-shell was old but a bit funny. The common way to cook with molasses is to marinate first, but our chef chooses to slow cook, then blend it into the oyster on the half-shell. Rosario thought the jambalaya seemed a bit hard, but said he would definitely order the item again.
Our ticket came to about one hundred eighty-eight dollars, which I think is fair. Overall, the food was fair, the atmosphere was fair, and the service was mind-boggling. If you are a melancholic person, this might not be the ideal place for you.