I had dinner and drinks with a group of 7 just before Thanksgiving.  Soba was one of the few places in the area that was able to accomodate a Friday night reservation for that many people in a short time, so that was great.\n\nThe drinks are good, and the wine list is decent.  We were there at Happy Hour time, but you have to go to the bar yourself for the Happy Hour offerings and prices, which was a little annoying but not a big deal.  However, my husband ordered the Manhattan off of the Happy Hour menu, but the bartender made him the regular one, which was twice the price, even though he pointed to the HH one.  Not sure where the miscommunication was there, but then the bartender did not offer to remake or take back the incorrect drink.  Again, not a huge issue, just a little grievance.\n\nOverall the food was just ok, I did not find it specatcular to warrant 5 stars.  Casbah is still our go-to restaurant in the Big Burrito group, but Soba is nice for a change.