Smokers greeted our evening date night to Steak 44 and they sat comfortably at the bench closest to the front door...service, including hostess, not as crisp as recalled but we still looked forward to the steak. Our seating was a cozy room adjacent to the kitchen, which is inviting until we realize there is a baby fussing at the adjacent table and now it kinda feels like an airplane...for 15 m or so. The service doesn't mention the steak toppers and we also forgot to ask. The Caeser Salad is overdressed & Steak 44 doesn't take advantage of using the runny egg yolk for dressing; crouton count is on one hand. My filet was nicely done but Beau felt the NY Strip was tough. We did manage to inquire about the donut trees spotted at another table. Not on the dessert menu, the waiter concedes they are a (top?) secret offering. A bit strange as the kitchen has the tree dishware lined up along the counter. Overall, it kinda felt like a Sizzler evening...buy a decent steak at Safeway and grab a bottle of red.