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| - 1 word. Lobsterlicious.
If you missed it this year, be sure to go make reservations next year. I was treated to dinner here for my birthday and it happened to fall during their Lobsterlicious special. We made a reservation in the dining room by the window (too bad we were in the middle of a snow storm, couldn't see too much). The atmosphere was nice and cozy and the fact that there's no strictly enforced dress code was great (not that you want to go dressed as a slob but a nice pair of jeans and a dressy top is very passable).
On to the food! Of course, my boyfriend (G) and I both ordered off the Lobsterlicious prix fix menu. I adore lobster, my boyfriend, not so much but he was willing to try it. I ordered the scallop & lobster risotto, poached lobster with garlic mushroom polenta and had their famous coconut cream pie for dessert. G had the spicy lobster bisque, steamed lobster with potato gnocchi and creme brulee. Oh and a glass of white each.
The lobster risotto and the lobster bisque... to die for. I'm not sure which one I would order the next time we go back. They were both really well prepared and delicious.
We both really liked our entrees, except I think we would have swapped our choices. The polenta was really on the filling side for me, especially after the risotto starter. The 1 & 1/4 pound lobster was de-shelled and cooked extremely well... soft and flavourful. The polenta was really rich and yummy, but I needed some help from G to finish it off.
And dessert? The coconut cream pie was 3 inches high and the slice was nearly the size of my head. Okay, slight exaggeration but huge nonetheless. And coconutty! Again, needed G's help to finish that off too.
Great upscale restaurant, great service, and amazing food. Absolutely no complaints and a delectably satisfied tummy afterward. Fantastic way to celebrate a birthday!
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