The first thing I noticed when I entered California Bowl was the aroma of flatulence. It made my mouth water. The second thing was the pervasive chocolate brown and turquoise decor. We were greeted and seated in the Billfold Room, an expensive room decorated with numerous pictures and ordinary arrowheads. Our waiter, whose name was Alan, came promptly and distributed the menus. The menu is extensive. Some of the items which caught my eye were strawberry shortcake, enchiladas, chicken pot pie, and fried okra. I decided to order Smoked salmon à la Russe and my companion, Lester, ordered Chopped liver Tirana. Alan seemed self-assured as he brought in our orders about nineteen minutes later. I had a piece of Swiss cheese on the side, and Lester had a piece of fried chicken. A Tom Collins was a perfect complement for my smoked salmon.
The Smoked salmon was wet but a bit used. The common way to cook with raspberries is to whirl first, but our chef chooses to blanch, then blend it into the smoked salmon. Lester thought the chopped liver seemed a bit weird, but said he would definitely order the item again.
Our ticket came to about thirty-seven dollars, which I think is preposterous. Overall, the food was forgettable, the atmosphere was astounding, and the service was stunning. If you are a sketchy person, this might be the ideal place for you.