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| - Here it goes, I'm going to say it -- Best Steak I've ever Eaten! Wow, that took a lot especially since I have pretty high standards for steak, and generally feel I can cook one better at home than at most restaurants. Even my husband, who for years has refused to eat steak at restaurants (even steakhouses) agreed - this was out of this world.
OK the details. Came in and had a drink at the bar, very nice cocktails and atmosphere. They have a great bar menu only available at the bar and some pretty decent happy hour specials. You can also get the dining room menu at the bar but not vice versa. My next visit I will probably stay in the bar to check out some of the interesting options they had.
Went to table and based off what we were seeing going out to other customers decided to split everything (huge portions). Bonus points - not only did the staff not hesitate or blink when we asked to share, but where possible they actually split the portions for us in the kitchen.
Started with the calamari which came fired with some sort of a vinegar sauce, baby corn cobs and jalapenos. It was fantastic! Even though the sauce impacted the crispness of the batter it was totally worth it, and made the aioli unnecessary (although it was also delicious). Next split the Preston's salad - arugula, dates, pears, goat cheese and candied walnuts - fantastic! I could make a meal out of that salad alone.
For the entree we split the 22 oz porterhouse. As earlier stated it was fantastic! Finest quality meat - not too fatty, seasoned and cooked to perfection. Simple and elegant, They do have several complimentary sauces you can add on the side, but we found then completely unnecessary. For sides we chose the twice baked potato and sauteed spinach. My only criticism would be that the spinach needed a little more seasoning like garlic, and a little less oil.
We were surprised with a complimentary butter cake since this was out first visit and although we were completely stuffed, found we couldn't stop eating this rich wonderful dessert. The wine list is adequate, with several food choices at all price ranges.
It has been a long time since a restaurant in the Valley has impressed me but Preston's has hit the ball out of the park and I will definitely be back.
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