Food was moderate and exceptionally overpriced. Service was good, venue was enjoyable.  I think price and the expectation built about this place ruined it for me, only because it winds up this is a very expensive place trying to be a LEGITIMATE expensive place.  Instead, it's just overblown.  I can see how college couples and the nouveau riche would find House of Tricks to be a cut above; after all, if you're paying a lot of money, it MUSt be a good place, right?\n\nWarning to those who have experienced real \"fine dining\" and eaten domestically and abroad:  this is NOT the real deal - move along to something else.