The ambience and decor was the best part of my dining experience. The location and dining room is impressive but the food fell flat. It was average to good, but nothing to rave about. Jacobs & Co is still my favourite steakhouse in this price range.
Tip : We asked for the sides in half portions so we were able to sample more. We called in advance and were told Blue Blood allows this. The server told us it was not allowed but the confusion was cleared up by management.
The hosts in the front of the restaurant were very friendly and accommodating.
Our server was polite and professional but didn't do a great job explaining the different menu options and cuts.
We ordered:
- Tableside Caesar - DELICOUS. Crispy and packed with flavour and bite.
- Japanese Kagoshima A5 Ribeye - Buttery and melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness. For Wagyu cuts, I give the credit to the cows and not the restaurant.
- Canadian Rib Eye Aged 28 Days - Chewier than normal, bland and undersalted. An equivalent steak at Jacobs & Co was more tender and flavorful.
- Lobster Mac & Cheese - Everyone online raved about this dish so maybe I had a bad batch. The sauce was more dry/gritty than creamy and cheesy ( I couldn't really detect the cheese) and the noodles were too tough to be considered al dente.
- Foraged Mushrooms - DELICIOUS
- Creamed Corn - Good. It was nice to have something sweet to balance everything out.
- Duck Fat Fries - Served more as massive rectangular blocks than fries or wedges. They were okay. I prefer the version at Jacobs & Co.