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| - From the notes of tonight, Silverado Steakhouse is not a place that does a singular specialty item. Instead, they execute everything well. Our party of four decided to grab a a range of items and share dishes.
All their appetizers are $13. We ordered half a dozen raw oysters, jumbo lump crab cocktail, and a jumbo shrimp cocktail. The oysters were fresh and briny. The shrimp were monstrous and firm. The crab was the best out of them all. The huge pieces of crab are nestled on a bed of avocado and cucumber. A spritz of lemon and a bit of the sauce made for perfection.
Do not pass up on the cognac lobster bisque. It is ambrosial. The decadently creamy stock is them topped with small pieces of lobster and parley to mix in. The Caesar salad is also a good addition. It is the classic style, but could have used a bit more acid and anchovies. All salads and soups are $8.
For entrees we got the twin lobster tails, a 12oz steak and lobster tail, lamb chops, and the salmon. All of these dishes were delicious. The lobster took center stage. They were firm without being overcooked, juicy, and buttery on it's own. The lamb chops came in three on top of a demi glaze reduction. It was so good that I passed on dressing up my potato to dip in this sauce. The salmon was moist and flaky. The steak was cooked to a beautiful medium rare and thick. The surf and turf and lobster tails are at market price. The lamb chops were $39 and I do not remember how much the salmon cost. All meals are accompanied by a salad and a baked or mashed potatoes. We also got an order of asparagus and creamed corn. The former was cooked to perfection while the latter was just ok. Lawry's version is hands down the best. The last time I went to Primarily Prime Rib, it was better. Maybe it was just a bad batch for the casino. Both cost $7 each.
We finished the night with their chocolate peanut butter bon bon and New York style cheesecake. Both are superb, but the bon bon did not stand a chance.
The meal was only enhanced by the company. This is a perfect place for an intimate group to get together and have a slow course meal.
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