Date night! We were actually supposed to go to a steakhouse in Orangeville but couldn't get a reservation. Thank god Cagney's came through.
My SO couldn't believe the location of Cagney's. Located in a plain looking plaza you would never think this place looked the way it did in the inside from the outside. You would also never think this would be an upscale restaurant.
We were seated promptly and I was a little upset where they put us, but oh well. Beggars can't be choosers. We were seated in the bar area right by the window. I would have wanted to see more of the beauty of the restaurant and the chandeliers.
THE FOOD:
We decided to start with the saganaki and the Caesar salad. We were also given some warm complimentary bread. Apps came out in a timely manner. They lit the saganaki at our table and everything. Like it should be. I would have liked it to be more burnt lol but that's ok. It was a bit salty but edible. If you put a piece in the buns they give, it taste so much better. The bread takes away from all of the saltiness. The Caesar wasn't anything special. I wouldn't get this again nor would I recommend it. Very basic. I can't agree with the other reviews. I thought this would have been made table side or something, but it just didn't stand out.
Since I find myself to be somewhat of a prime rib connoisseur (lol) I had to get the prime rib. Side note: I actually read an article recently on insauga that listed the top 5 most expensive restaurants in Mississauga and tonight I have officially been to all of them. At 3 of those places, I had ordered the prime rib...and now 4 of those places. I got the regular cut and it was a nice size. They also serve it with a generous amount of mash potatoes and just enough veggies. The first bite of the prime rib was amazing. I was definitely feelin it. Although the more centre "leaner" pieces were a bit hard to cut, not as juicy as the outer parts. But still good. My SO got the chicken peppercorn and he loved it. He cleaned off his plate and even ate his veggies...and he hates veggies! Lol. He even enjoyed a couple pieces of my prime rib.
I couldn't breathe at the end of the meal but OBVZ had room for dessert. I had to try the homemade cheesecake. I'm sad I didn't love it. I didn't really enjoy the crust. There must have been some chocolate in the graham cracker and/or chocolate drizzle which threw off my taste buds. I haaate when chocolate and any fruit collide. I would have preferred an old school New York type cheesecake.
THE SERVICE:
Our server Jackie was great! She was always prompt and always left just enough time between checking up on us. She also had no problems with taking pictures for us at the end. She for sure added to making the experience great!