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| - Alright, so my friend and I decided to hit up McC & S during Charlotte's Restaurant Week - Queen's Feast. For those who aren't familiar; during Queen's Feast Week, participating restaurants in Charlotte choose to allow patrons to select a predetermined appetizer, entree, and dessert for $30. As you may suspect, this is a bigger deal for some restaurants over others. McCormick & Schmick's is one of those restaurants.
My friend made an 8pm, Friday reservation at the Southpark location. Sometimes I like to remember that I have fun clothes outside of my work attire, so I elected to rock a little-black-dress and heels. I would say I fit in with the majority of the patrons.
The man who greeted us at the door in a full suit was very warm and friendly, and immediately showed us to our table. The table was well-appointed. As we started to peruse the menu, our server greeted our table with a professional smile. I ordered a glass of Riesling, my friend stuck with water. I LOVED that I ordered the larger oz. size of wine, and it arrived in a personal decanter for my pouring entertainment. Pretty neat.
Here's where it got a little awkward: Our server asked if we would like to start with an appetizer -- my friend told her we would be ordering from the Queen's Feast menu. All the professionalism in the world couldn't have saved our server-girl from her crestfallen face. Bless her heart. (People, please. If you elect to use your Groupon, LivingSocial deal, Queen's Feast hoo-rah, whatever; please remember to TIP your waitstaff according to the original price of your meal. Waiting tables sucks enough as it is - at these high-end places, it is downright ridiculous. People are trying to make a living. Tip accordingly.)
Both of us chose to have the Clam Chowder as our appetizer - it was creamy, flavorful (not too fishy), delicious. The chowder plus the fresh bread alone could've been my meal. Entrees - I chose the steak, my friend had the salmon. I didn't think my steak was too stellar (a little dry), but the potato-cake side item was delicious. My friend loved her salmon.
For dessert, the sole option was the Decadent Chocolate Silk Cake, with raspberry drizzle. It was a slab of pure chocolate, with a bit of raspberry. I couldn't finish it all. My friend and I were able to devour about half of our cakes, the end. It was just too rich, and thick. Very dense chocolate. A chocoholic's dream, I'm sure.
As we all know, where tips grow or die is during the "payment" portion of your meal. Our server was very prompt, and we were not rushed in the least to leave our table. All in all, it was a pretty decent meal. I'd like to save my pennies for the future and try this place again... order off the "big kid" menu :)
Sidenote - If you have small children, I would NOT bring them unless they are exceptionally well behaved. I did not note a children's menu.
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