First off, to make the most of your experience, you should know what to expect from Delmonico service by doing your Yelp homework. This place doesn't get a full 5 stars because of the service.
It's been a while since I've felt so insulted by a server. I don't even know his name since he didn't introduce himself, so I know him as the big guy with a beard. He was unfriendly and wrote us off immediately when the table next to us wanted to share half of their seafood tower with us (it's massive and delicious by the way... thank you amazing strangers from New Mexico!).
We were celebrating an anniversary and greeted warmly by the host stand, but while other Yelpers say that their servers brought them a scoop of sorbet to celebrate, we got nothing. So hold your server accountable to giving you the experience you deserve for the price tag you pay. He would have gotten 30% if he wasn't such a douche.
ONTO THE FOOD!
- Bone-in ribeye: Duh, do as all 1100 Yelp reviews say and get this! Fantastic marbling with an amazing crust. And yes... share a steak and order some other stuff!
- Fingerling potatoes- a light hint of rosemary and more potatoes than a patch on a farm. Really tasty and beautiful. Sides all seem easily shareable for four people.
- Creamed spinach- Not too heavy on seasoning, but perfectly delicious and enjoyable. Perfect with the ribeye.
- Lobster bisque- if you get this, I would highly recommend sharing. It's too rich and heavy to eat a whole bowl.
- Penis-shaped pop-overs (as another Yelp reviewer notes)- Try a bite, but save room for appetizers!
At the end of the day, I would certainly come back for the food. You will end up ordering too much because everything sounds delicious; next time we'll be trying BBQ shrimp and truffled potato chips too!