"My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary at 1861 for the first time. It was a beautiful Good Friday! I was expecting the restaurant to be bustling since we had a reserved table at 12:30, but it was surprisingly quiet – almost too quiet for my liking. The restaurant is known for being special, and it's clear why with Chef Simon's credentials. The food was superb with unique and flavorful dishes. The wine list was also excellent. We will definitely be back, although I believe my older husband enjoyed it more than I did. It's not the type of place you'd visit frequently, but rather season by season. The service provided by the Chef's wife was exceptional. Overall, I found the experience a bit perplexing, and I can't quite pinpoint why."
