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| - After hearing about the dazzling views, wonderful food and intimate atmosphere, I'd be saving my first trip to DPOV for a special occasion. When two of our closest friends announced that they'd be moving to California, we decided that the perfect occasion had arisen!
The location feels secluded and tucked away, but rest assured - the rumors about those views are true! Even on a cloudy night, it was beautiful. We walked the gorgeous, landscaped grounds a bit and continued up the stairs to the restaurant, where we were seated at an indoor table overlooking the city. Immediately, we decided that a bottle of wine would be the perfect call to kick off our farewell, and shared a lovely pinot noir. (Anticipating their raved-about steaks, of course.) We kicked off the evening with some fresh oysters that were fantastic! Each of us ordered a steak, and I asked for mine to be medium-rare. Unfortunately, my steak was pretty overdone, and while I indicated this cutting into it, I said I'd go ahead and accept it, as I hate to send food back unless it's inedible. The waiters were kind enough to make this up to me with a free dessert that was delicious! The waiters, too, deserve a shout-out for being absolutely wonderful and keeping our glasses (and bellies) full!
After dessert, we strolled around the patio, and went down a level to check out the beautiful fire feature. I'd definitely recommend this place for a special occasion... it was a lovely way to wish our friends well before their move!
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