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| - One word: Popovers.
Well, I guess that really isn't enough for a review, so let me start a short essay. I came here with the family, for a total of seven patrons that all regress to that age of 15 when we are all together, but our server, Peter, was up for the challenge. My parents and I got there first and were promptly seating (no waiting for the entire party to show up first, win). I started with a glass of the Giarrusso family Zinfandel, which was meh, and we were brought out a chicken liver pate with toasted baguette amuse bouche while we waited for the rest of the party to show. My non-adventurous parents wouldn't touch the pate with a ten foot pole, but I gave it a hesitant go and didn't start to appreciate the taste until a few bites in and then I found it enjoyable.
When the rest of the party showed we got to ordering our appetizers, I went for the Steak Tartare (quail egg, cornichon, spicy remoulade, served with toasted baguette), my brother ordered the Grilled Double Cut Bacon (I personally don't think it was worth the $10, it just tasted like regular bacon with pepper on it) and everyone else went for Caesar salad. I loved the presentation with the tartare as the quail egg was barely cracked and placed gently in the steak leaving me the option to pour and mix it in, which I did, and it was super tasty. Apparently the Caesar salad was good and I have to say they put on a generous amount of parmesan-reggiano cheese which is a huge plus for my Italian family. While we were munching on our apps, we were each surprised with their signature Popovers. These things are amazing (everyone in my family agreed)! They are like a giant hollow loaf of bread mixed with a bit of gruyere cheese that is served with a side of unsalted butter. They also bring you a giant cylinder of sea salt to put on the popover per personal preference. Seriously, you have to try one of these little miracles!
For the entrees, I ordered the Crispy Skin Branzino (Sea Bass) that came with roasted cauliflower in curry brown butter sauce. The rest of the family either got the Roasted Jidoir Chicken (huge portion) or the Spice Rub Steak. The sides are served family style with everything going to the center of the table for all to share. We all tried the stuffed mushrooms, creamy spinach, broccoli mac n cheese, and the parmesan gnocchi. OMG, ssssoooo much food that I found to be all so tasty, but a few family members weren't that impressed, pssh.
Anyhoo, for dessert we all split the crepe souffle (it was okay), the assorted sorbet (yummy) and the Peanut Butter Chocolate Mouse with banana ice cream that everyone agreed was the best one and the only dessert that was completely devoured. While we waited for the damage to be charged, Peter brought out tiny "chocolate cookies" that were the size of a fifty cent piece and had the texture of cake as opposed to a cookie. The center was deliciously doughy and each "cookie" was topped with confectioners sugar.
I am definitely a fan of BLT Steak. The view of Camelback Mountain was beautiful and I would love to come back when its a bit cooler to sit outside on the patio. While I find the prices a bit high, you should still go at least once for the friggin' Popovers!
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