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| - Overall, dressler's was a fairly decent dining experience. It did have a few execution errors that should certainly be beneath the upscale venue (and price point). The wine list was excellent and overall my large table of 9 was well-accommodated -- great service.
The appetizers were very good, most notably the Pimento Cheese dip which stood out among the rest. We also got the meat and cheese board which was tasty, though could have used a couple more slices of each item. The selection was safe and unsurprising (gouda, salami, etc), I'd have liked something a little more off the beaten path to try beyond what I can get at any chain grocery store.
I also had a starter salad, the waldorf (I think they call it a G's) which was quite good and I'd highly recommend.
For an entree I selected the Brasstown Farms sirloin. Much to my dismay, although I ordered it Medium-Rare, it arrived overcooked and thus dried out. I'd argue it was Medium-Well, my wife thought it was closer to Medium. In either case, I expect this of the cook at Applebee's when I order a $12 steak. When I order a $29 steak, the most basic expectation is cooked to order. It was quite a chore to chew through.
For dessert, I ordered Mom's Carrot Cake. I hate to pick on Mom, but the cake was dense and bland. I'm not sure if it was overmixed or overbaked but I would have liked something far fluffier in a carrot cake. I was also disappointed by the lack of large pieces of walnuts or raisins that typically accompanies carrot cake.
Again, overall a good restaurant. When paying over $50/head, however, I have higher expectations that Dressler's, at times, failed to meet.
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