Blu Italian Grille

We have been here before for brunch and loved it. They are in transition now of remodeling and changing the concept of the restaurant. I would recommend waiting to try it after they have completed their transition. We plan to give it another chance after the changes are complete. Be careful with reservations. There always seems to be a glitch, but they correct it

Menu scaled back. Phillip our waiter recommended the pork chop dinner. It was next level. Cornbread was good too.

Meal was good quality, service was prompt and friendly, setting was very quiet. Menu was limited however.

We booked this restaurant because of the online menu. When we got there: 1) it was hard to find. It’s actually inside The Marriott. 2) The Bar was packed, loud and hopping but the restaurant itself was dead. Maybe one other table for two 3) the menu is not at all Italian. The only pasta offered was meat lasagna. Not many vegetarian fish options. And it was a COMPLETELY different menu then online. Apparently they had re-did the menu to be more pub like. No Lobster Tails or pasta dishes. Not even any pizza offering. We were VERY disappointed.

I had two meals there, mostly for convenience. First, there is very little Italian here beyond the name. I’ve lived in Italy, eaten in strictly Italian restaurants and like to cook all kinds of pasta dishes. Second, what is served there seemed uneven to me. The lasagna bolognese was a preparation which was not freshly assembled; it was both warmed and cold depending where I put my fork. The Caesar salad was average..no anchovies though. Remember, this is not an Italian restaurant. Third, one of my unwise choices was the Hot Brown. A heart attack described as a meal. Fourth, the servers were decent folks. No problem there. So, no one got sick; I abandoned the glop dish for safety’s sake. I recommend this for its peaceful ambience and if you’re staying at the hotel...and it’s late and there’s little taste for adventure after dark. Gave it a C+ for its extensive bourbon menu.... if you’re a beer connoisseur, better shop around. One man’s opinion.