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Both my hubby and I have a tradition - since we both have b-days in September, we usually will just go out to a nice dinner to celebrate "our" days.
Hubby suggested this place, after doing some research, and also hearing the word from co-workers. So in being a yelper, I of course came to yelp to check the overall rating. Then I happened to see the word 'buffet' in the description, and instantly had this nail going down the chalkboard kind of sensation. Stomach kind of lost its appetite a little, and I held my breath about what this meant - but being a good trooper - said nothing and just went along for the ride, figuring I'd at least give it a shot before saying anything.
Soooo, we pull into the plaza where this little gem is hidden, and I was taken back by the very fancy appearance of the building. And from the exterior looking in, I could see a little waterfall feature, so right away my mind was thinking - this is gonna be interesting!
Right upon entering the hostess was very pleasant and very happy to chat it up with my little one in a full blown conversation about her markers! (mind you my little one was the one having to show it off to begin with, but i give kudos to the hostess for entertaining my little one's need for discussing her markers)
Our hostess went and placed us right next to the waterfall, as my daughter kept talking about the waterfall behind the bar too, so we were very happy all around for seating.
Then came the onslaught of attention - really - i mean talk about being pampered little pooches - you name it, there it was! (I have been to some top rated restaurants (names will remain anonymous - not into bashing anyone here), and the service rendered tonight seems to just put some of those other restaurants to shame!!!!) A gal could get used to this kind of pampering for EVERYTHING! Back to the subject - the service. Let's put it this way - short of having a personal massage at the table to throw me into utter 9th heaven, I was well on my way heading there!
For those who have never dined here: you are assigned a table 'captain', whose sole job is to make sure your service is being met for all needs. He will explain to you how things work for the food. You get two cardboard chips, one side says "no meat", the other "more meat". You flip the chip according to wether you want meat or not. If you don't want it - there is the 'salad bar' you can visit, to get your delight of heaven: sauteed mushrooms, grilled portabellos, shrimp ceviche, lobster bisque, varieties of risotto, salad, fine cheeses, bruschetta, beef carpaccio, and a few other items.
Seriously though, service is impeccable. You drain your water cup, it is refilled before you know it (and sometimes without you even realizing it). Drop a napkin, a new one magically appears before you. If you even have a slightest bit of a question on your face, suddenly there is your 'captain' ready to assist you. These guys (and gals) are good! You finish your appetizer, they are ready to help clear your table to bring on your entree.
If you wish to feast on the meat side - well then just flip your chip to "more meat"! Then comes the never ending (unless you flip your chip) selection of meats! Prime Rib, Turkey, Sausage, Chicken, Lamb, Tri Tip, Sirloin. Here's a great part - you are given at your table setting a pair of tongs (originally thought it was for picking your own bread out of the basket, but nope was wrong), to help grasp the meat they are slicing for you off the oversized kabob sticks! (sorry best way to describe them). The meat is all roasted on large skewers in open flame, which is then brought from table to table, and you are served table side. All I can say is YUUUUUMMY!!!!
Oh and let's NOT forget the sides you can order as well!:
Grilled Asparagus (hate to admit, but these guys were a little on the scrawny side, no where's close to what you would see in the grocery stores) - smeared in olive oil mixed with garlic. Hmmm. yummy!
Fried Bananas - cinnamon, sugar, and something else all nicely fried up! I recommend this towards your dessert end.
Yucca Fries (pretty tasty! Never had it before, but I liked it!)
There was more for sure, but can't remember them all at this point. My brain is clouded with all the good eats I had!
And juuuust when you think you can't stuff anything else into your bulging tummies - the DESSERT cart winds its way to you upon request! By this point my belly is bulging, my eyes are bulging, my brain is on heavenly overload, and yes I'm getting dessert by golly (special celebrations only come once a year!)!
I dove for the chocolate cake. My daughter picked out the blueberry cheesecake. Neither of us regretted our choices! (ok hubby had no input cuz we felt 2 deserts was best, and our little one was already pining for her blueberries (thanks to Dora the Explorer).) Trust me, YUMMMMMM. Yelp is telling me I'm out of space (NEED MORE SPACE DARNIT!!!) P.S. Kids under 5 are FREE! :)
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