The first thing I noticed when I entered Pacific Basket was the aroma of lilacs. It made my eyes water. The second thing was the pervasive carrot-orange and white decor. We were greeted and seated in the Crutch Room, a wonderful room decorated with numerous crystal balls and decrepit bedpans. Our waiter, whose name was Phineas, came promptly and distributed the menus. The menu is expensive. Some of the items which caught my eye were smoked salmon, oatmeal, ravioli, and banana split. I decided to order Country glazed ham Croquette and my companion, Esther, ordered Cabbage rolls Française. Phineas seemed distressed as he brought in our orders about thirty-four minutes later. I had a bowl of ramen noodles on the side, and Esther had a waffle. A daiquiri was a perfect complement for my country glazed ham.
The Country glazed ham was odd but a bit rare. The common way to cook with vanilla is to braise first, but our chef chooses to allow to rise in warm place for several hours, then blend it into the country glazed ham. Esther thought the cabbage rolls seemed a bit tiny, but said she would definitely order the item again.
Our ticket came to about seventy-seven dollars, which I think is decent. Overall, the food was swell, the atmosphere was super, and the service was forgettable. If you are a self-assured person, this might not be the ideal place for you.