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| - You would never know it by looking at this Hyde Park, but it is really a great restaurant. It is located inside the Clarion Hotel which is a dump of a hotel. The entrance of the restaurant looks out right into the heart of the Shell gas station- so curb appeal is one thing this joint is lacking.
When you get inside, however, it is a different world. Rich in woods and stone, this place screams money. The bar is healthily packed in the evenings with business people and the restaurant always seems to have most of the tables filled, which in this economy means they are doing something right.
The steak here isn't as good as Flemings but still better than Red's. But the sides are really incredible. Every side is just delicious, so order away even if it means you are going to have to take a bunch home. Make sure you get the gratin potatoes- wow, they are great.
The service is pretty good. I would say that the service in the restaurant area is better than the service at the bar tables, which is a shame for people sitting at the bar tables. It's like they share the service duties between them, which loses a lot in translation.
This place has a really high-end wine list as well, so if you are trying to impress colleagues or looking to celebrate something special, you'll find it here.
All around, this place is a great place to get a steak dinner.
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