I went to the Chophouse for Restaurant Week. Many years ago I had lunch at the Chophouse during Restaurant Week and it was wonderful. Their regular prices are out of my affordability range so I was excited to return.
My dining partner is a very old (not in age, of course) and special friend and we have very similar taste buds. We both heartily agreed that the dinner was lackluster at best. We were deeply disappointed.
Our server was excellent. He was knowledgeable and attentive.
The best part of our meal came first. I had a wonderful wedge salad that was exactly what I had hoped for. Well-chilled iceberg lettuce, a bit of bacon and creamy blue cheese dressing. My friend had house cured salmon that was tasty and light. Both looked as good as they tasted.
For our entree I had the steak and my friend had the scallops. The scallops were "fine" but I didn't hear any moaning which is not a good sign. My steak was lacking flavor and it wasn't very tender. I ate about a third of it and took the rest home. I don't think I will eat the leftovers.
We ordered a trilogy of sides- asparagus, baked potato and something else I can't remember... again, "fine", not a word you want to hear.
Last but not least was dessert. We ordered one pear and one apple dessert. They were boring and cloyingly sweet. Again we left most on the plate.
Dining out is a treat for me. I do not have to spend a lot money to be wowed. But every now and then I like to treat myself. I took a chance and for $60 I was terribly disappointed. I drowned my sorrow at home by grabbing an ice cream treat from my freezer. Now that hit the spot!