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| - We used to go to BLT, but after having a few BAD experiences there, we were happy to see a new replacement. We were staying at the JW Marriott Camelback for our "staycation" 28th anniversary and had made anniversary dinner reservations else where, but were enticed to try the Lincoln instead. We had made reservation on Open Table on a Saturday for 2 at 7:00 p.m. and stating that we were celebrating an Anniversary.
When we arrived the restaurant was fairly empty considering it was a Saturday night. When asked if we wanted to sit outside or in, we choice outside. We asked if we could sit at an outer table that was getting cleared off for us. Apparently the couple was not finished and they came back for there dessert. The Manager came over to apologize, so I asked for a round of comped drinks for my inconvenience. Service was good. We ordered cocktails while perusing the new menu. My Cosmopolitan needed a lot of work and at that price, a bar tender should know how to make a perfect Cosmo. We ordered the Gem Caesar Salad (White Anchovy / Arizona Cheddar / Roasted Garlic Dressing), Seared Divers Scallops (Tepary Bean Ragout / Brussels Sprouts / Speck Ham Crisp) and the USDA Prime Bone-in Ribeye (30-Day Dry-Aged Ribeye / Crispy Potato Shishito Pepper / Bone Marrow Butter).
My Cosmo. cocktail needed a lot of work. The Brioche was excellent but I miss the popovers. The Caesar Salad was OK, the Cheddar which replaced traditional Parmesan Cheese was lacking a bite along with the missing lemon juice which would of added a nice tang. The Scallops were very good. The steak was done perfectly, looked great, but lacked taste. I was also disappointed that not an Anniversary dessert was given to us, considering we had started it to our hostess and on the reservations.
Great Atmosphere, convenient if you don't want to leave the resort. Service good, food OK, frankly we should of stayed with our original restaurant reservation choice: Elements restaurant at the Sanctuary Camelback.
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