Durant's is everything a steakhouse should be. Dimly lit with a somewhat mafia like gangstery feeling warm atmosphere, professional and prompt no b.s. service with THE BEST tasting 12 oz filet I have ever had. The walk through the kitchen is a nice touch, especially when leaving because you get a chance to thank the chefs that made that mouthwatering slab of perfection you just gorged on. I don't mind paying a bit more for a meal like I had last night. And they don't skimp on the pours, my martini was filled to the brim which is just how it should be. Mastros can take their pretentious wait staff and long speeches about how their cows are hand fed grass by some old farmer and his wife in ohio and seasoned with blah blah blah, seared in a 1200 degree oven and served with bleh blipitty bloop and if I order it rare it will have a cool pink center etc (I think I know what rare is)... just give me the GD steak and make it amazing like Durant's did and let me enjoy my company and my meal. I can't wait to go back!
P.S. Their Bearnaise sauce was great too.