03/01/2026
Another night, another spot!
Ventured out on a night I didn’t want to cook for myself and ended up at The Retriever Bar & The Decoy Bottle Shop. I have never sat in the back dining room and the decor was wonderful. The place already has a cool and upscale aesthetic but the dining room has cozy seating and cool portraits on the wall.
They have more drink options than you could image, definitely something for everyone! Even those who might not want something with alcohol, they have some great nonalcoholic options.
My appetizer was supposed to be green beans but they must have been popular as they were out tonight. Instead we were offered brussel sprouts with the same dressing, and they impressed! Roasted to have a bit of crunch and the dressing with the fresh lime on top was bright and kept me going back for more.
Dinner was a house burger and a salmon burger. Both came with perfectly done fries, crispy and flavorful. The house burger is two smashed patties, done just right, with lettuce, pickles and their bistro sauce. Everything paired together to create a perfect burger.
The salmon burger is perfectly cooked, the patty itself was just lightly crunchy on the outside with big flaky chunks of salmon inside. The lettuce and aioli were th perfect companions on the sandwich, adding more texture and flavor.
A wonderful night out at a local spot. Make sure to try their oysters too!