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| - This place is a steakhouse with history, and as soon as you walk through the door you're reminded of that. The decor is dated but charming; it's not trendy, and it doesn't try to be. The lighting is dim, the wood is all dark and the decor is infused with deep, dark reds. For the most part I found the old design charming but I did get an occasional sense of claustrophobia, followed by an urge to find a window or exit.
I went for dinner with 4 people on a Saturday night. Here's what we ordered:
4 caesar salads: 6/10 - fairly good, but doesn't come close to Jacobs'.
All of the meat was medium rare:
24oz rib steak: 9.5/10 - perfectly cooked! delicious!
16oz new york striploin: 8/10 - delicious in the centre, but overcooked on the ends.
12oz filet mignong wrapped in bacon: 7/10 - oddly salty, not my favourite.
Every order of meat came with a side, so we chose two orders of fries (8/10) and one baked potato (5/10), and then ordered mashed potatoes as an additional side (9/10, but doesn't compare to Jacobs' potato puree).
To finish, we had the cheesecake to split and cappuccinos/espressos all around. We also had two bottles of wine: one barolo and one pinot noir.
Total cost for 4: $550.
It was a good meal, I don't know that I would consider it great. I think it's worth spending slightly more (or drinking slightly less) and going to Jacobs. Or, for the same price or even a little less, Cote de Boeuf, if you're looking for something a little more casual.
Overall a wonderful treat, and i'm glad I tried it. I likely won't go back, though.
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