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| - I've been to Hyde Park twice; first, for a Christmas Eve dinner (in part because they were one of few top choices open on Christmas Eve) with the family, and second for a more causal dinner.
My first experience could not have been more mouthwateringly memorable. Most of the members in my party of five ordered the Sea & Shore three-course dinner, which includes a salad, entree, and dessert for $39.90. I chose the Beefsteak Tomato & Onion salad, Filet Mignon, and Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee. I still dream about that salad -- I had never had fresh mozzarella prepared like that in a salad, and haven't since. (Subsequently, I tried the Caprese tomato/basil/mozzarella salad at The Woods in Rocky River in the hopes of recreating the experience at HP, but it did not even compare -- not to knock The Woods.) The filet was delightful and rich, as to be expected of well-prepared steak, and by the time I reached the creme brulee I could barely fit it in my stomach, but savored it nonetheless.
My mother is a huge fan of the Steamed Fresh Asparagus Bearnaise and ordered some for the table, in addition to a bottle of wine. Both were very nice.
The waiter was extremely attentive, though it did seem that we waited longer than needed for our first course to arrive, considering the barely-crowded atmosphere that evening. Overall, it was enjoyable, and by the time we arrived at the third course we were glad to have started a little hungry. We ate and drank leisurely for hours and felt welcome.
My second experience, just a little less than two months ago, was a bit underwhelming compared to the first. Unfortunately, I wasn't in the mood for steak, and ordered the Chicken Milanese Pomodoro. The herb pasta that accompanied the chicken had an odd, spongey texture -- either it wasn't cooked properly or I'm simply not familiar with that kind of pasta. The chicken was mediocre. However, the whiskey cocktail (infused with something or another) I had was delicious. Because I had had such a wonderful experience before, I let the entree experience slide, and probably will stick to steak (or maybe try some Blake's Seafood) next time.
I will say, in support of the previous entry, that when I dined the second time, my party was also seated in a crap booth. It was early in the evening and the restaurant was neither busy when we arrived nor did it become busy during the course of our meal. The booth had tears in the seat, which was a little shocking compared to the maintenance of most of the decor, and because it was something I'd expect of a diner, but not a restaurant in Crocker Park. Really, it was a little bizarre -- I can't picture their clientele causing such extreme wear, and can't fathom why they wouldn't have the shame to seat patrons elsewhere while waiting to have it repaired.
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