After posting my first review of Fitzgerald's, I was contacted by the restaurant and politely asked to give them another try. I really appreciated this - it showed to me that they care about what people are saying and trying to improve.
So we went to Fitzgerald's again last Sunday for dinner. Upon entering we noticed some changes. Looks like the remodeled some and I liked the changes. Some things were still a bit old, so maybe this is still in progress (but heading in the right direction).
We were greeted right away and sat at a nice table away from the door. Our waitress was excellent, very nice and did a great job. 4 or 5 stars for service which is always good.
Our group ordered steak and ribs for dinner. I got a Filet Mignon - the petite size for $24.99. It was good and cooked properly. Came with a cup of Au Jus for some reason which I'm not used to getting with a filet. (and later spilt everywhere). To be honest the steak was a bit small for the price. It did come with salad bar and a side, both of which were quite good. My wife got a Ribeye (I think) and she wasn't as happy. Better size for the price, but she said it was kind of tough. My mom got the ribs and although a bit lathered in sauce for me, she loved it.
I did enjoy the salad bar, for a day that was probably not so busy - it was well kept and everything seemed very fresh. The waitress also brought out a loaf of hot fresh baked (or at least warmed) bread. Call me old fashioned, but I loved this. Very good bread and a nice touch to a meal.
Overall, everything was decent even if the portions were a bit small for the price. I was wavering between 3 and 4 stars because the server did such an excellent job. I'm happy to revise my review and trust that Fitzgerald's is a nice neighborhood place that is doing its best to improve each day.