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| - I FINALLY made it to Steak 44 to celebrate my graduation from Grad School. A VERY fitting way to celebrate. Steak 44 is very contemporary upscale and modern with a very classic feel to it. I would feel just as comfortable enjoying a family dinner here as I would on a date, or out with a friend. It is really conducive to a memorable experience no matter with the occasion.
The menu and selection of meats and cuts are reminiscent of a New York steakhouse, with enough non-meat dishes to appeal to any non-carnivores you may be with.
We started with a generous serving of lightly fried, calamari. There was PLENTY for 5 people, and the pieces were large, and the sauces delicious. No over-fried little squids here!
Next, I head the Cesar Salad, which was fantastic, and served with a poached egg. I have not had a Caesar Salad with a poached egg since I ate at Pescatore in New Zealand, so this was a VERY welcome and pleasant touch.
I had the "small" filet mignon for my main, which was PLENTY. It was grilled a perfect medium rare (leaning more toward the rare side, which I LOVE), tender and flavorful. Sides are family-sized, so I partook in some asparagus, mashed potatoes, and loaded baked potato. Our server was polite and professional and extremely patience with some of my eccentric relatives.
Our evening was to celebrate a special occasion and I can think of no better place for us to have celebrated. Like I said, I can see myself bringing a date here, or maybe just stopping by for a yummy cocktail at the bar,
Will definitely be back next time I am in Phoenix.
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