Put on your
stretchy pants folks – Deville Dinerbar is classic American dining with a
twist, designed to satisfy you until you burst. I won’t dwell on the hype this
restaurant has received since it opened recently, but this place really seems
to be on everyone’s lips lately and for good reason.
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| Ahi Tuna Tacos |
Reading the
menu at Deville is like going to Disney World for the first time when you’re a
kid– you walk in and you’re so excited, you don’t know where to begin.
Appetizers are the stars here. The bacon-wrapped Dog Sliders are exceptional
and even more so when slathered with their special purple mustard sauce. The
Ahi Tuna Tacos are another notable favorite. Slightly seared tuna in crunchy
wont-ton taco shells, slathered in lime-wasabi aioli proves to be a successful
Asian twist on this traditional Mexican dish. The Philly Cheesesteak Spring
Rolls are interesting but the meat to cheese ratio is a bit off and makes for
an overly heavy dish.
The salad menu
boasts some strange yet delicious flavor combinations – waffle croutons and
fried chicken? A bit over the top, but worth a try. The main courses include
some classic American staples that no one can resist. The Bacon-Weaved
Meatloaf, and Adam’s Ribs are the top picks here. If there’s one thing to avoid
here it’s the burger. Yes you will see one sitting on almost every table, but
don’t be fooled by its ubiquity. Taller than two Big Macs put together, the
Deville burger can only be eaten with a knife and fork and the meat to bun to
condiment ratio is completely off and we didn’t find anything particularly
special about the taste.
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| Adam's Ribs |
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| Southern Fried Chicken Salad |
The dessert
menu is where it gets really snazzy. Going on a ‘dessert-only’ date? Forget the
lineup at Juliette & Chocolat and share a Toasted Marshmallow milkshake at
Deville in true Archie and Veronica fashion. If you have room left after the
main meal (which you doubtfully will), try the Big Easy Beignets. Made on site
and served with warm decadent caramel and chocolate bourbon sauces these are
not your average donuts. Another great choice is the Pain Perdu, which comes
with the requisite caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream.
If there’s one
downside to this downtown eatery, it would be the pricing. The casual dining is
certainly not reflected in the bill. The appetizers are excessively pricey so
if you’re on a budget and know you won’t finish a huge meal, plan your meal
carefully and just order an appetizer and dessert.
On a final
note, Deville opens up their private terrace in the back courtyard in the
summer which makes for a great 5 à 7 spot. There’s usually hardly ever a wait
and you only make reservations for large groups.
