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| - Yard House has been updated to a 5 star, after several visits helped to elevate it to one of the best overall restaurants on the west end.
The most recent visit was after a disastrous experience at the Gordon Biersch down the street (See Review). I am willing to admit that my disgust with GB's could have influenced this particular visit to Yard House, but after all, the right time and the right place are also factors by which we develop opinions.
I had two items off the happy-hour appetizer menu, the Seared Ahi Tuna and the Spicy Tuna Roll.
The bartender kindly warned me that the Spicy Tuna Roll was presented in a completely different manor than I was probably used to, offering my a bit of his personal insight to allow me an opportunity to rethink my decision. But I am a culinary warrior with the self-proclaimed fortitude that has catapulted me toward some of the worlds greatest food discoveries - and I was not about to be deterred by unconventionalism.
The presentation was unusual, to say the least. But this work of art was visionary delight, in a castle of tuna, a delightfully mild wasabi sauce and a number of items I wont embarrass myself trying to identify. It was almost too beautiful to want to breach the walls of this incredible castle, but the urge to sample its goods was too tempting. I can say, although its taste resembled a spicy tuna roll in many ways, it uniqueness made it truly a one of a kind item.
The Seared Ahi Tuna, which I had had before, was delicious as always and its presentation rivaled that of its chivalrous brother.
I am truly blessed to be within a stones throw of Yard House. I suggest you stop in some time - you might just see me there.
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