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| - I still can't decide if I enjoyed my steak or my dates grouper meal more. Either way, this was the best meal I've had in a long time.
I forgot how lovely the Pomeroy House was inside. It has the romantic, classic vibe of an old steakhouse without the lingering smoke and stale décor that you'd normally find. They have managed to preserve the history of the building and restaurant and still offer excellency in service and a menu that rivals swanky NY steakhouses.
There are several private dining areas, a beautiful patio and a more casual pub downstairs. My favorite are the library booths upstairs. So romantic.
I started with a glass of wine, a basket of perfectly baked sourdough bread and the Florida gulf shrimp cocktail. Yes, I did get 4 shrimp for $17. I'm not going to lie... this was not a cheap meal. But every bite to every dollar was entirely worth it. The shrimp were plump, fresh and served with lemon and cocktail sauce. It satisfied a long craving I've had for shrimp that wasn't wimpy or slimy.
My meal was the CAB Texas Sirloin Oscar. A perfectly grilled center cut steak, delicious mashed potatoes, lump crab, asparagus and a flavorful béarnaise sauce. I was in heaven. Every bite was delectable and a real treat.
I sampled a bit from my BF who had a gorgeous plate of Nags Head black grouper. The panko parmesan crust was perfectly crispy, fish was tender and flaky. I loved the smoked tomato beurre blanc.
Honestly, I expected Pomeroy House to be over-hyped and old news. It's been around since the 70's and Strongsville isn't exactly known for fine dining.
Boy, was I wrong.
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