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| - The service was impeccable, we were seated on a busy Saturday without a reservation. The second time, I did make a reservation and they were fine about moving it out since I was running late. Our server was friendly both times, with a great personality and very informative.
For an appetizer I ordered the shrimp cocktail and lobster cocktail. The shrimp was very large and even though it was pricey ($21 for five shrimp) I really enjoyed the freshness and quality. The lobster cocktail was good, but I personally prefer my lobster heated with butter. This was served cold, exactly the same way as the shrimp cocktail (with cocktail sauce).
I ordered the largest fillet available (as usual) cooked medium. The meat was not seasoned properly, felt it could of benefited from a little salt. I could tell by looking at it when the server set it down in front of me it wasn't seared properly. In fact, it wasn't seared at all, it looked like it had been lightly sauteed. To make matters worse the steak was medium rare. I never complain or send my food back so I ate the thing and just complained to my companion.
Second visit, I order the sea bass and I was very pleased. Served with capers, crab meat, diced tomato's in a nice sauce. I loved every bite of it, it was cooked to perfection. I did try my companions boneless strip, it was cooked properly, seared just right and very good cut of meat.
We ordered the mac and cheese as a side (as usual) both times. It was described to have onions and bacon, which I thought would over power the side. On my first visit, it was divine. Second visit it was prepared with too much bacon and was completely over powered and there was a lot of grease as well. I didn't care for it and regretted not ordering the sour cream mashed potatoes instead.
Desert was the biggest disappointment for me. You are required to order the chocolate souffle at the beginning of the meal, as it takes time to bake. I was already really stuffed by the time it came, but knew I'd make room. Unfortunately, it was not baked long enough and it was liquid in the middle. My date has never had souffle, I only had it once but I knew that I didn't order cake batter. The fact that my server didn't take it back or offer to take it off the bill was very unprofessional and I should have dinged her tip and didn't.
I don't think this place is as good as people say, or maybe it is just because I am spoiled. It's not bad, and if the casino gives me another $200 credit, I will be back. If not, I feel I can do better.
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