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Accessibility.

We want every guest to be comfortable in our restaurant and to be able to use our website without difficulty. This page describes what we currently offer, what we know we still need to work on, and how to ask for an accommodation if you need one.

On-site accessibility.

Entrance and parking

Our main entrance is step-free. The sidewalk from the front parking lot to the door is level and clear of curbs. Two parking spaces immediately in front of the building are reserved for guests with ADA permits; if both are occupied, the back lot has additional level access around the building via a lit walkway.

Dining room

The dining room floor is level throughout, with no steps between the entrance, the bar, the restrooms, and the back section. Aisles between tables are wide enough for standard wheelchairs and strollers; if you need a specific table with extra clearance, tell us when you book or when you arrive and we will seat you accordingly.

Restrooms

We have one accessible restroom with grab bars on both sides, a lowered sink, and a door that opens inward with a lever handle. It is reachable from the dining room without steps.

Seating

We have two booths that accommodate a wheelchair at the end of the table, four standard-height tables that work well for guests who use mobility aids, and chairs without arms for easier transfer. If you need something specific, please ask when you book.

Service animals

Service animals are welcome inside the restaurant, as required by the ADA. If your dog is a service animal, you do not need to explain what it does — but telling your server where you would like the animal to sit helps us make the visit smoother for everyone. Pets that are not service animals are welcome on the patio only.

Noise and lighting

Our dining room is not a quiet restaurant, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. If you need a quieter table — for hearing, for sensory sensitivity, or just for conversation — ask us when you arrive. We can often seat you in the back section away from the bar. Lighting is warm and moderate; we do not use flashing lights or loud music videos.

Staff training

Our staff is trained to ask before helping, to respect independence, and to not make assumptions about what a guest can or cannot do. If any member of our staff behaves in a way that does not meet this standard, please tell us — we want to know and we will address it.

Website accessibility.

We have designed this website to be usable by as many people as possible. Among other things:

  • All pages have a logical heading structure and semantic HTML.
  • Color contrast meets or exceeds WCAG 2.1 AA for body text and interactive elements.
  • All images that convey meaning have descriptive alternative text.
  • All form fields have visible labels and associated error messages.
  • Interactive elements can be reached and used with a keyboard.
  • The site does not use autoplay video, flashing animations, or motion that cannot be paused.
  • The cookie banner and cart drawer have proper ARIA labels and can be closed with the Escape key or the close button.

We test with a keyboard and with a screen reader, but we are a small restaurant and we are not perfect. If you find something on this site that does not work with your assistive technology, please let us know and we will fix it. Specific bug reports are more useful than general complaints — a page URL and a short description of the problem is enough.

Contacting us about accessibility.

To ask about on-site accessibility before a visit, request a specific accommodation, or report a problem with this website, please contact us:

We will respond within one business day. If you are already at the restaurant and need help, please ask the front-of-house staff directly — they are trained to help and will not make it awkward.

What we are still working on.

We want to be honest about the gaps. Our patio is currently not fully accessible to guests who use wheelchairs — the patio surface is gravel and there is one small step up from the sidewalk. We are planning to re-pave it in 2027 and will update this page when that happens. Our bar area has high stools and a raised counter; it is not a good seat for guests who need a standard-height surface, but there are standard-height tables nearby. We do not yet have a printed large-print menu available at the front; we can read the menu aloud to you or provide a printed copy in a larger font on request.

If any of these gaps matter to you, please let us know before your visit. We can usually work around them if we know in advance.

This statement was last updated in November 2026. We review it each year.