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| - Yes, it's technically a national chain restaurant, owned by the likes of the same folks who do Longhorn and its ilk. But when you're on corporate account and/or just need to impress your lunch or dinner companions, it is very hard to go wrong here both in the wine and food departments. And the jacketed dinner service? Well, I always feel extremely well taken care of here.
Aside from one of the best looking bars in all of uptown, the space is amazing, with a partially open kitchen with adjacent wine room and plenty of dark wood and rich, dense carpet. It very much has that "country club" look and feel to it.
That ambiance easily carries over to the menu, which is small but that just belies how big the typical portions are. The same should be said for the calorie count of most offerings. Friends, leave the diet at the door and prepare to splurge, it's just about impossible not to. From the decadent lobster bisque soup to the crunchy, earthy goodness of truffled french fries, you simply can't stay within a reasonable calorie count for a proper meal here. So just forget it, and enjoy.
Standouts for me include the calamari, served with peppers which are not too hot but add a perfect tang to the rich savoriness of the batter than surrounds the actual rings and other bits of delicious seafood. This could be a meal unto itself, yet it's just their most popular starter.
Steaks do reign on the entree menu, and I recommend going with the options which include the large chunks of fresh crab meat on top. Why not take good to great? But I am currently obsessing over the seared tuna with tri-dipping sauces and gingered rice. Maybe it's the wasabi oil alone, with the palette cleansing bite that comes with every taste? Whatever it is, I call it insane and it's a struggle not to order it again and again.
But you mustn't stop there, as dessert is just as over the top as everything else in the meal. Mile-high cheesecake, a decadent chocolate layer cake, creme burulee, and more seasonal offerings. One is typically plenty to share, or try a few and let the staff box it up for take-home enjoyment afterward.
The staff really cater to your special birthday and anniversary events, so long as you let them know ahead of time, so do share that at the time of reservation. During late summer, they also have a wine event called The Generous Pour. It's a fantastic deal that I highly recommend- wine all night long for a very reasonable beverage surcharge.
So, chain or not, this place is great for putting on the swag and showing your guests or yourself a fancy meal out. Something of a Charlotte staple now, these guys are setting a standard.
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