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Deal:  $20 for $45 worth of Seasonal Cuisine and Drinks at Policy

Grade: B

When I walked into Policy, I felt like I was having deja vu — the front entry area of the restaurant felt more like a club than a restaurant, and I immediately thought of our dinner at Current.

From the entryway, the hostess walked us into another room that looked like a dark, deserted 50s diner with red patent leather booths, a reflective ceiling and  wire chandeliers. The booth was dark, with a small light that lit up our table almost like a tiny spotlight.  The room felt empty, with only 2 other tables occupied.  My expectations for dinner were not high.

Although Gracie’s Grapefruit Margarita and the Watermelon Fizz cocktail sounded delicious, Ted and I both decided to order beer.  I love Allagash and couldn’t pass it up since they had it on draft.

The menu at Policy is tapas style and our waiter informed us that their kitchen is what they call a “floating kitchen” — the food comes out whenever it’s ready, not all together.

We ordered Hawaiian Sunfish, Madras Curry Lamb Sliders, and Grilled Hanger Steak.

The sunfish was recommended by our waiter, but was my least favorite.  The fish itself was good, especially with the grapefruit, but I wasn’t a huge fan of the lobster sauce.

Hawaiian Sunfish with Bok Choy, Lobster-Ginger sauce and Ruby Red grapefruit

The Lamb Sliders were good — the gorgonzola and mint pesto definitely made the dish.

Madras Curry Lamb Sliders with Gorgonzola and Mint Pesto

The Hanger Steak was by far the best. I’d go back to policy just to order this.  It was cooked perfectly and very tender.

Grilled Hanger Steak with Vineyard Nursery Green Beans and Edamame puree

Throughout dinner more and more people arrived and Policy started to come more alive.  The noise level was perfect — not too quite, not too loud.  Our waiter was exceptional – he couldn’t have been more friendly and was happy to answer our numerous questions about the dishes he recommended.  I didn’t get a chance to check out the upstairs, but Daily Candy describes it as a “chic lounge” with graffiti walls (hence the club feeling when we walked in).

Policy exceeded my initial expectations and if they are featured on Groupon again, I would probably buy the deal (but might go back just for drinks and the Hanger Steak).