| rev:text
| - Desert Rose is like a three ring circus with a steakhouse, pizza bar, and cigar bar. It is a tremendous addition to Glendale - thanks to the owners for bringing it to us. There were a few things we would change - as one might expect in a new restaurant. The pizza bar is similar to the Yard with games to check out. We elected to splurge for the steakhouse. Be ready to spend more than you usually would in Glendale. We started with the bacon wrapped shrimp. Unfortunately, these were greasy due to being deep fried. This treatment also rendered the shrimp a bit mealy. Suggest the chef check out Sierra Bonita Grill to see how these should be done - or even Abuelos, both of which are better. We had steak - a 10 oz filet and a 16 oz NY strip. If you want a steak, prices start in the $40 range and go up from there. You get two sides; we elected to have a salad for a$1.00 up charge. This was good, although the blue cheese dressing was somehow watery despite big chunks of blue cheese. Steaks were good, although these were the smallest ones. Light eaters might find some of these too large. For our other side dishes we had the potatoes au gratin and the macaroni & cheese. The au gratin was very greasy due to being reheated in a ramekin. Mac & cheese very bland and flavorless. No desert for us - we each had two beers that totaled $28 for all four. With food, we dropped $146. These prices are similar to Flemings or Arrowhead Grill, although not near in quality. You will have a much better meal at Firebirds for about $100. So, they have a long way to go to match or exceed local competition. Still, very glad to have this option in Glendale. We will be back, this time to try the bistro side. I might even have a cigar!
|