N9NE was a real treat. The meals were exceptional in taste and presentation. Went with a party of 5, where 3 of us got the prix fixe meal for $65 which including unlimited wine(chard and/or cab) and it was outstanding, Chef's app were salmon croquettes and were mouthwatering delicious. The first course was french onion soup with their signature garbage salad which were exactly the right portion size and a great start. Followed by about a 3 ounce app choice of salmon or halibut, got the halibut and it was buttery soft and grilled to perfection. A 10 ounce ribeye was the main entree and again, grilled to perfection and tasty throughout. Sides of green beans and mashed with a gruyere bubbly crust were tantalizingly good. Our other members got the 40 ounce ribeye to split and it was EXCEPTIONAL. They also got the lobster mac and cheese and lobster pot stickers. We ended up with a choice of choco banana cream pie or strawberry shortcake for the ending of the prix fix which were both delicious. But the s'mores we ordered were the star dessert... yummy and fun!
I would have given it a 5 except for the service. It was good, but not the caliber of the of an exceptional steakhouse. The server indicated when we first ordered that the chef preferred to have everyone in the party order the prix fix and she would have to check to see if he would allow us to order it and order off the menu as well. The last thing I want when the bill ends up being $600 is the chef telling us what we can and cannot order. Not enough check-ins from the wait staff and as they were clearing our table, they were adding another table to ours and setting it for the incoming party, which was uncomfortable as we were still drinking out coffee.