re: Clancy's or Herbsaint

I wasn't really thinking decor.

Herbsaint service seems mechanical to me. It's fine service, but it feels like there's a script that's being given to to the staff.

I've always felt the service at clancys was a bit more organic, like the house manager gave the staff more room to breathe and engage with the customers. I also find them more attentive to drinks and clearing dishes.

I like both places and the quality of food seems a bit better at herbsaint. More experimentation with tastes. But It's like the staff always has this expectation that you are supposed to compliment it.

Clancys just delivers what's on the menu but is more aware of the way the food interacts with the customers. Like my wife got a heavy soup once and the waiter brought her a fork to go with her spoon, just more perceptive. their staff seem less stressed.