Rate-A-Restaurant, #33 in a series

Restaurant: Blair's

Location: 2903 Rowena Ave.

Type of restaurant: American

They stipulated: Make a reservation.

What we ordered: We shared the macaroni and cheese with black truffles for appetizers; spanish big eye tuna with hominy ragout for Mike and the sea bass with I-forgot for Maria.

High point: We didn't have to wait too long because of our reservation (I hate when they make you wait for a half hour even if you've already made reservations). The wine list is not extensive but it's put together very well and the tables in the dining area are spaced out comfortably.

Low point: Waiting in the small bar area (it was raining outside) and feeling like you are an unwelcomed third wheel to a table for two. Also, didn't have a chance to try out any of the delicious desserts listed.

Overall impression: Seems like there was a lot of thought put into this restaurant and good, high-quality food is their mission. Their wine selections seem to have been made with the menu in mind. The tuna with hominy ragout had a nice blend of flavors for the palate while the sea bass may be a little too buttery for me -- maybe it was because the richness of the mac and cheese with black truffles was enough decadence for one night.

Chance we will go back: It's in the neighborhood and I'd like to try something else plus dessert.