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| - As mentioned in previous reviews, Octagon is an old school steakhouse. It's not quite "Mad Men" and "Goodfellas" old school, but it's about as close as you can get. As you sit in the dimly lit restaurant surrounded by dark wood, stained glass windows, and somewhat kitschy decor, you can almost imagine Don Draper or Henry Hill sitting in the corner booth enjoying a mighty fine steak. Speaking of the corners, the main room of this restaurant is indeed shaped like an Octagon - go figure!
The old school feel also extends to the service. I have been to Octagon a number of times and have never seen or been served by a waitress. The wait staff appears to consist entirely of males dressed in suits and ties - doesn't get much more old school than that. The service is attentive, prompt, and friendly. The waiters are also quite informative should you have any questions.
To start, my wife and I had the caesar salad for two. This salad is prepared table-side with the dressing being made from scratch from its component ingredients in a wooden bowl which, we were informed, is made from a single solid piece of wood. This was a great start to the meal as it was very interesting to observe the salad being prepared and it was also very good! The salad had a good amount of garlic, anchovies, and bacon which made it delicious. Now, vegetarians, vegans, and other individuals who do not consume red meat need not read any further.
For the main course, I had the New York Striploin while my wife had the prime rib and both cuts of beef were superb! The steak comes served by itself on a very hot plate. Sides such as the baked potato was served on a separate small plate. The steak was also prepared as requested (medium-rare) and the overall flavour left nothing further to be desired. It was perfectly seared and perfectly seasoned. All in all, the steak was thoroughly enjoyable.
Octagon also had a decent wine list. Not the most extensive I have come across, but it was varied enough that I don't believe anyone would have a difficult time finding a nice wine to go with their steak. And personally, I can't think of a better combination than a great steak and a fantastic wine!
After stuffing my belly full of beef, I had absolutely no room for dessert so I cannot comment on the quality of the desserts.
If you enjoy a good steak, you should strongly consider a meal at Octagon. It may be pricier than some steak restaurants, but considering the quality of the steaks, I would say the prices are quite fair. Furthermore, the only way you could enjoy a more authentic old school steakhouse experience would be to invent a time machine.
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