Like a shiny new car, you still need to look under the hood before you choose to buy. I love all the exterior bells and whistles of The Arrogant Butcher including the hostess that greets you, the pleasant and hip music and the well thought out interior design. Our waiter even kept the good vibe going with decent service.
However, our lunch choice of steak Cobb salad tells a different story. The $14 dollar salads were lacking on more then one account. First, the waiter confirmed our good choice and added "I hope you like blue cheese..." Well the salad came with no 'blue cheese' so hence the awkward (and unnecessary) conversation pursued "I don't see any blue cheese, is it supposed to be on there?" Second, the portion size was small, particularly the measly steak portions. Consider yourself lucky to get a couple bites of the needed protein to survive.
It's weird but I was actually considering asking for the menu again so I could order another meal. And that shouldn't be your thought process as you drop $50 for 2 salads and 2 beers...
So in conclusion, before you buy the car, be sure you look under the hood and past all the bells and whistles...