The restaurant’s facade is unassuming—so understated that you could easily miss it while driving by. Among the restaurants in Maitland, it’s one of the more low-key and subtle options. Their round signage and simple yet elegant exterior blend seamlessly into the street, with no flashy lights or bold colors demanding attention. Blink, and it’s gone. The entrance, tucked between other shops, features a plain door and a discreet sign. From a customer’s perspective, making the exterior a bit more eye-catching could be a small but impactful improvement. After a few minutes of searching, we managed to snag a parking spot right out front (score!) and headed inside.

Stepping in, the space opens up beautifully, with a medium-sized bar directly in front of you and an open kitchen layout to the left. The vibe was cozy and intimate, but the clever open design made it feel larger than it actually was—a stroke of design genius. The front seating area featured high tables and chairs that could accommodate two to four people at most. Despite the quiet time of year, I was surprised to see every table reserved.

A friendly woman, whom I assumed to be the owner, greeted us warmly and guided us to our table at the back. To my surprise, there was another seating area beyond the main dining space—an unexpected and pleasant discovery, given how compact the front of the restaurant appeared. It added to the charm, making the place feel like a hidden treasure waiting to be explored.