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It was a dark cold night, a good friend of mine and I decided we would like to get dressed up and try someplace new. After a few disagreements on were we would like to eat, we agreed to check out the warm inviting atmosphere of the Libra Room. She was decked out in a beautiful skirt and she looked wonderful, and I felt I had to show her off. We walked in and were instantly greeted by a courteous staff member who quickly sat us to a table close to the stage. We very much liked the candle lit tables and dark lighting and suddenly felt comfortable. We inspected the menu starving at this point, agreeing on appetizers. I had ordered the garlic bread and 3 dip, and she had her eyes on the portabello mushroom plate. We put the order in for a delightful bottle of white wine, and were soon emerged in deep conversation with a short round of innocent flirting. After a few glasses of wine, couple of playful compliments, we decided on the main course. We didn't find the menu had too much to offer, however the little choices they did have looked delicious. I settled on a rack of lamb with a solid potato concoction, while she had the fresh roasted pacific salmon and vegetables. We were really enjoying the food and atmosphere, until a group of amateur musicians arrived on stage. Instantly we got the creepy vibes. Within seconds, the most annoying, pretentious form of jazz music started to erupt in the back ground.. HONK, HEWWWWWWA, HONKKK SCRRRREEETCH, SSSSSLEEEEEEAAAAAH. At this point we suddenly did not feel like when we stepped in, we could barely hear each other or make out a single note of music. I mean if you were going to have a Jazz lounge, did you really have to hire what sounded like a rented grade 6 music class? At one point my fine female companion, was noting that the drummer had a perverse sexual look in his eyes scoping out her and other women in the venue. The saxophone player was drenched in sweat, and at this point we simply had enough. The food was great, but I do not recommend this place for a quiet romantic evening, unless it involves a tuba, half eaten piece of garlic bread, homeless legless woman asking for smokes outside the restaurant, and a men's bathroom covered in pee. However if you are from surrey, you will most likely feel comfortable at this Libra Room, and will give it a rating of 3 half smoked cigarettes out of 5. Chow down!