I tend to stay away from restaurants that have a celebrity chef attached to it. I wondered how much time did Bobby Flay actually spend in this restaurant? I admire Bobby Flay and I have had some of the dishes he inspired and like what he does with flavors. I figured Mesa would be a safe bet when I was asked to choose the place for a group of six.
It was better than safe, it was excellent. The service was excellent. The gruop wasn't in a rush, and the waitress didn't rush us. She spent a lot of time asnwering questions without a hit of annoyance.
I had the coffee rubbed Filet Mignon and it is probabyl the best steak I have ever had. I didn't need a steak knife, it fell apart. There was something about the coffee rub that is going to compell me to go through hsi cookbooks in hopes I find what exactly is in it.
Other notable items on the table were Goat Cheese Queso Fundido, heirloom tomato salad. Both were excellent. The side of mashed potatoes was really good.
This is a top notch restaurant!