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| - Did STK have an off-night when I ate there? I'm completely mystified by the raving reviews about the food. We made a reservation for dinner and was seated near their bar area, which made for interesting people watching. Our waitress was upbeat and friendly. Everything was going well... until the food came.
The steaks that were supposed to be spectacular were dry, chewy, and lacking in flavor. Even without shelling an additional $2 for sauces, steaks should stand on their own merit.
I had the seared tuna. The tuna itself was fresh, but the sauce used was way too heavy and overwhelming for such a delicate, 'lean' fish (as opposed to another type of fish, such as salmon). Did not hold together as a coherent entrée at all.
The mushroom pot pie was the star of the show, and the fries were thick cut, and while crispy, was inundated in truffle oil flavor. I am starting to agree with Gordon Ramsey who says that truffle oil is the one ingredient that is reserved for amateurs. Way too much reliance on truffle oil to make the side 'great.'
With the price we paid for this meal we could've gotten an amazing steak dinner off the strip. Perhaps it was my mistake to expect good food from STK.
3-stars still, because I liked the ambiance and the service. 2 stars off for mediocre and disappointing food at a price point and location that should have guaranteed quality.
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