Wow! The myth of Durant's didn't disappoint.
I recently came here for a birthday dinner with my boo. Neither have us had eaten here before. You enter from the back through the kitchen, which at first was a little awkward but in retrospect was kinda neat.
The whole restaurant is like taking a step back in time. Even dressed up by my standards I felt underdressed. I looked around hoping one of the diners was a gangster arranging a deal or something. It's very neat with it's lavish decor and big leathery booths.
I had made a reservation and we were promptly seated. We ordered some drinks, all of which were delicious. My vodka martini was expertly mixed, as one would expect.
Clearly - we ordered steak. We had two cuts - I did the New York Strip (EXCELLENT)! My boo opted for the porterhouse - that's right 48 oz. of beef. Watching him pain through it was worth the price in and of itself (the waitress even helped egg him on by assuring he would be the first member of their "Porterhouse Club" for 2015). So, next time you're in, check out the 2015 plaque on the wall.
The experience was everything I could have hoped for. I can't wait to have a reason to come back!
The only thing I don't get - why isn't Durant's listed as a steakhouse?