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| - My friends had picked this place, and I came along for the ride. To start, I am by no means a steak enthusiast, so I can't do a proper critique of a place that distinguishes and prides itself as a steakhouse/butchery. That would be the equivalent of a non-drinking designated driver hitting up the bar and reviewing a Shirley Temple, while all his/her friends got progressively drunk. This is why my star-rating is a little skewed.
I'll tell you what I did have though: PORTOBELLO FRIES with HERB AIOLI ($9.80). Believe the hype! They're incredible. Huge slices of mushrooms, crunchy on the outside perfected with a delicate balance of melt-in-your-mouth goodness on the inside. Worth it. I also had a side of Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes with White Cheddar ($5.90) and indulged in The Seascape cocktail ($9.80) -- Ketel vodka, fruity yet potent. My friends had ordered side dishes too, and we just did a family-style thing where we'd try each other's selections.
Service was great. We walked in on a Monday afternoon without reservations and were immediately seated upstairs. The interior was not too packed, but had to wait a little while before our waiter took our food order. Overall, an upscale and well-managed restaurant, but it's not really somewhere I'd frequently visit. Like I said, it would probably appeal more to the folks that take advantage of their meat menu.
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