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| - The restaurant is worn and badly needs renovation. Evident while waiting for a table (short 5 min wait without a reservation). Harder to see without looking closely when at the table, which is probably why they keep it so dark in there. Seriously, it's like night club dark.
The Ceasar salad was mediocre, nothing special to the dressing. Bland.
The Garlic shrimp appetizer was served in a escargot dish, and the shrimp were real small, maybe U-40's. Very tasty, but the presentation is very 1990.
Service was excellent and friendly. Food was ok. $48. for a top sirloin with side/salad. Steak was cooked perfectly, Medium-rare. My wifes Prime Rib was also perfectly medium as she asked and was very tasty. Twice-baked (ok, if you say so) potato was served with gobs of butter and sour cream. So by the time it hit the table, it was cold inside and everything was melted and runny. At this price point, surprised they don't cut open the potato and hand spoon the accoutrements in tableside? The outside of the potato skin could have been washed better also it was very gritty. It was served with a garnish of grilled red pepper, half was burnt and the other half looked like it hadnt touched the grill, I didnt even try to eat it. I think this is a kind of lazy kitchen and not very creative Executive chef.
The cream brulee' was delicious, again, just a plain last century presentation. (compared to a Creme Brulee we had the night before in Ottawa at the Hilton Casino Hotel, no comparison, that was delicious and beautifully updated with a creative dish and delicious fresh fruit garnishe'.
So, to sum up, this place has good quality beef, good drinks, Excellent service and that's it. The several large hotels next door catering to the business traveller and their expense accounts is the key to its success but if you are spending your own hard earned money there are much better more modern choices.
Dined here on 6/7 while on vacation.
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