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| - Dressler's is a wonderful-family-owned staple. It's high quality food, great service, fresh ingredients, unique specials, and they really offer something for everyone. They are located in Birkdale, right at the roundabout. Great for people watching, even if you just want a drink.
I have a few favorites here:
Their mac & cheese (sounds weird for a nice restaurant) is AMAZING. It has such heft and melts in your mouth with its creaminess, a subtle crunch from the breadcrumbs on top, and enough cheese to satisfy the biggest cheese lover without being stringy or overwhelming. Seriously, it's great! If you don't get a dish that comes with it, like the roasted chicken, then get it as a side. I usually get this roasted chicken dish which has delicious roasted chicken with crispy skin, these delicious (an incredibly uniquely marinated) onions, usually over a molasses gastrique (which I omit - I'm not a fan personally).
I also think they have a good filet - get it oscar style. Pairs well with a bold red wine.
The majority of my other favorites are on their appetizer menu. Something fun to try for a date-night, just do what we call a "tour of appetizers." We will just drink and get several of the apps to share. Plus, in the bar before 7PM they have 1/2 price apps.
My favorite of the apps is the Goat Cheese served hot in fresh olive oil, with marinated onions and tomatoes on the side (they have this uniquely mouthwatering sweetness to them) and chunks of fresh garlic. I usually have to ask for extra pita or bread, but it's just so delicious. All of the flavors work in excellent harmony!
I also love their calamari. It's not like everywhere else where you get those rings and weird squid looking things that come out oily with marina. In fact, theirs are strips (hearty & meaty), plus they don't creep me out the way the 'baby squids' do! They toss it in what I'd describe as a sweet-thai-like-glaze and also pour some wasabi aoili on top. I get it with the aioli on the side, it's perfect to dip just a tiny bit in and keeps it off the pieces my husband wants to eat.
They also offer a meaty cheese & crab dip. Very hearty, and very creamy - make sure you share or you'll feel yucky after eating it all! It is good.
Most of their deserts are made by the owner's mother - which is a concept I love. Over the last several years, I've probably dined here around 30+ times and have tried several. They are all good, but I cannot say their great. However, if you're in the mood for a homemade pie - try her apple desert! (I wish they'd serve the chocolate cake from Queen City... Hint hint!) :)
The owner, John Dressler, and his managers have stepped up on several occasions. I had one complaint once and it was promptly addressed with a more than sufficient apology and offer to comp the meal. I am impressed by their professionalism and how they can do both: serve great food, and treat customers as valued guests.
Sure, it's not the cheapest place in town... but you really can eat their reasonably if you don't get the filet, and if you do want to splurge, you're not disappointed. Oh, they also offer free (with tip) valet which can come in very handy on busy nights! I recommend reservations for dinner when possible.
Lastly, the dress code... I checked "casual" but it's more in between casual and dressy. It is not formal, and in fact, we've dined in there with baseball caps... though we usually try to go what I'd call "business casual" for dinner. The point is, it's not hot-dog-cart casual, but it's also not Ruth's Chris formal. I don't believe you would be treated any differently because of your attire. So dress comfortably and enjoy!
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