Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar Menu

Okay, friend, pull up a chair. Let’s talk about Skew Restaurant & Cocktail Bar. You know those places that try so hard to be cool they forget to be fun? Skew is the opposite. It’s like that effortlessly chic friend who shows up in a wrinkled linen shirt and somehow looks like a million bucks. And their menu? Pure personality.

Let’s start with the food, because—let’s be honest—I’m always thinking about dinner. The menu here is a love letter to fire and heat. Everything is, well, skewered. But not in a boring “kabob on a stick” way. We’re talking little flavor bombs. The Harissa Lamb Skewers are so tender they practically fall off the metal—like they’re trying to quit their job and move to a beach. Pair them with the sticky, sweet Date & Tamarind Glaze, and you’ll be tempted to lick the plate. (Pro tip: don’t. But almost do it.)

For the vegetable lovers—or, as I call them, “plants with a plot”—there’s the Charred Broccoli & Feta Skew. It’s smoky, salty, and has a squeeze of lemon that wakes up your entire mouth. It’s the kind of dish that makes you realize broccoli can be the life of the party. And if you’re feeling adventurous, the Fried Chicken Skin (yes, just the skin) is a crispy, crunchy snack that should probably come with a warning: “May cause uncontrollable happy sounds.”

Now, let’s talk about the cocktails. Because Skew takes their drinks as seriously as a cat takes a sunbeam. The menu is playful but precise. I tried the Smoky Fig Old Fashioned, and it was like sipping a cozy sweater if that sweater had a PhD in flavor. Fig jam, mezcal, and a hint of orange peel—it’s sophisticated but not stuffy. Then there’s the Spicy Pineapple Margarita, which is basically a vacation in a glass. One sip, and you’ll forget you have emails. Two sips, and you’re planning a trip to Cancún.

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The bar itself is worth the visit. It’s all exposed brick and warm lighting, with a soundtrack that makes you bob your head involuntarily. The bartenders? They’re wizards with shakers. They’ll also totally make you a custom drink if you say, “Surprise me.” Ask for something with gin and cucumber, and you’ll get a glass of “Zen Meets Sass.” I promise.

What I love most about Skew is that it doesn’t take itself too seriously. The menu has a section called “Little Things” for snacks, and one dish is literally called “Please Don’t Skip This.” I didn’t skip it. It was roasted olives. They were right—I shouldn’t have skipped them. See? Honest marketing.

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So, whether you’re on a date, catching up with friends, or just treating yourself (you deserve those lamb skewers), Skew is your spot. The food feels like a warm hug, the drinks feel like a high-five, and the vibe feels like you—but with better lighting and a cocktail.

Here’s the happy ending: Life is short. Eat the fried chicken skin. Drink the smoky fig drink. Laugh with the bartender. And remember—you can always order one more round of the Harissa Lamb. Skew won’t judge. I won’t either. Go on, skew your boredom into a big, delicious yes.