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| - Went to Lockkepers for a business dinner. Nice ambiance; I liked the vaulted ceilings and wood paneling. The restaurant is relatively spacious and good for large groups. The staff were very accommodating given that we were late by varying degrees, and our server remained patient with a large (and gregarious) group.
Appetizers: I tried the crab cakes, eggplant rollatini, sausage stuffed peppers and calamari. My clear favorite was the eggplant (mild but flavorful), followed by the crab cakes. I only had a taste of the peppers & calamari but they were above average.
I skipped salad, but everyone else appeared to have enjoyed theirs. For my entree, I had the pancetta wrapped filet medallions. The quality of the meat itself was very good, as was the port-reduction; but at this point in the meal, I was a bit too full to really appreciate such a rich main course. The accompanying vegetables and potatoes were just ok, but I'm not too surprised or bothered by that.
I tried a bite of the tiramisu and don't remember it being anything too special - it was good, but nothing exciting. On the other hand, the wine selection was excellent, as was the post-dinner espresso.
Overall, this is a good choice for an event like a family dinner (e.g. a parent's birthday or anniversary) or a business dinner. The restaurant is somewhat formal, but not black-tie fancy. I would not call Lockkepers "cozy", "casual" or "romantic" (at least, not in my book) but for the right type of occasion, this is a solid choice.
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