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| - I'm really surprised at the 3.5 stars this place gets. We were in town (our first time in Cleveland) for the Saints-Browns game, and decided to check out a nice steakhouse. Our reservation was for 6:00 Saturday evening, but we arrived a bit early and luckily were seated promptly. I instantly loved the decor, and we were seated at a nice, intimate booth. It was great to not be distracted by the conversations of other diners.
We discussed various appetizers but eventually decided to order a few cheese selections. The presentation was really nice, and we loved the cheeses. The accompanying snacks and crackers really complemented the flavors of the cheese. For our steaks, he ordered a sampler that gives you a chance to try a grass-fed, a grain-fed, and a dry-aged. I ordered the Nebraska wagyu. We agreed that my steak was the best of the four, but I guess that's to be expected from a $70 ribeye. His were really good as well- neither of us had tasted grass-fed before, and while it was good and interesting, I would caution you maybe not to order it alone for your main course if you haven't had it before and aren't sure you would like it. It's a very distinct taste. We both loved our choices for entrees.
For sides we got the twice baked potato tart and the creamed corn with pickled peppers. Again, both sides were delicious. There are huge, thick chunks of bacon in the tart that really make the dish. The creamed corn tasted super fresh and was really good.
Overall, we loved the food. We've dined at some pretty well-regarded restaurants, and I wouldn't say this place was out of line with those. Service was great, food was great, ambiance was great. After tip, it set us back $275 for the two entrees, two sides, three cheese selections, and three alcoholic beverages. When you don't even wince at that kind of check, you know you've had a truly exceptional dining experience. We would absolutely come back.
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