Its never been and never will be somewhere that you take someone on a first date so I think it is a little silly to compare it to this, this is not the market they are aiming for. It is however a great place to catch up with friends.
I disagree about the negative food comments, I think the food is very good, but everyone has different tastes. It is comparable to some top spanish restaurants in town who charge considerably more.
We popped in on a Monday night and were very pleased to see it busy and with a good vibe. The blonde waitress needs to buck her ideas up or move on (I prefer to receive service with a smile). They usually hire lovely staff so hopefully next time I pop in I will get one that is friendly. It wouldn't stop me going back but it did blow her tip.