We had Sunday lunch recently. They had a good brunch menu along with the standard mix of Asian and cafe foods. We tried the Garlic Noodles with Prawns and the bowl arrived with thick soba style noodles coated with a tasty sauce and a nice quantity of medium prawns. The Crispy Chicken Sandwich had some nice moist pieces of white meat in a brioche bun paired with a flavorful cabbage slaw. The soft sweet bun provided a nice counterpoint to the fried chicken. It came with string fries that had some crunch. The only minor downside was that the server never stopped by to refill my standard coffee. Though the restaurant specializes in a good selection of bar drinks, beers, and wines, some of us like coffee in the morning, rich, dark and hot.

We decided to walk up and down 4th Street on a Friday evening and pick a random place for dinner, finally choosing The State Room because it seemed to have more energy than most of its neighboring restaurants. We were easily seated without a reservation at 5:30, but by 6:00 the place was filling up. Wouldn't be a bad idea to get a reservation. It's a very lively happy hour. That's what I liked best about the State Room. It's got a great energy. I'm not really sure what the ambiance is going for…sort of a warm sports bar industrial feel with old timey style pictures. It feels a little like an ai curated Pinterest board urban chic. I actually googled to see if this is a chain. I don't think it is, but it gives off those kind of vibes We had very prompt and efficient service, except after we had finished eating and the table was cleared. I mean, the server checked in on us three times throughout the meal, but once we were ready to pack it up, he was nowhere to be seen. I'm sure this was just an anomaly, but it's a pet peeve of mine…having to sit for a long time at an empty table, then having to hunt down the server to get the bill. The food was fine. I had the Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl. Others at my table had the Fried Chicken and the Creole Special. You can certainly order a variety of food, there is no special focus. We all agreed our dishes were perfectly adequate. My recommendation is to visit The State Room with friends and hang out at the lively bar. If you're looking for a memorable meal, you might try elsewhere. Again, not bad, just nothing special.