This was the first place I ever ate at solo! Ate there 8/2017.
It was okay -- they asked if I wanted to sit at the bar or a table. I chose a table. I was surrounded by couples/groups/families and I got some pity looks. However, to your point, the tables weren't on top of each other. The server was nice and we chatted a bit, so that was positive. Plus, I had beer, some of the best scallops ever and all of the bread to myself.
imo the tables are just nicer than the counter -- I'd go there alone again.