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| - An accident on the highway added at least an extra two hours to our trip from L.A. on Valentine's. We were headed there to celebrate my youngest son's 21st b-day (yes, it's on V-day!) with plans to head to Fremont that night and then the Strip and a show on Sat.
Getting to our rental at the Wyndham so late that we opted not to drive anymore that night (btw: pushy, rude staff at that place). Not quite knowing where to head (too late for a big buffet for me), we got on yelp and decided to try Ellis Island which was just an easy walk up and over one block.
Even though it was 9:00 pm, there was a 45 min wait for dinner. Not a problem! We went over to the bar to enjoy some of their tasty beer, cocktails and karaoke....some of which was VERY good!
When it was time to be seated, it actually took much too longer for our server to come by our table. After not seeing anyone for 15 mins. we went looking for the hostess who sent him right over. After that- and yes, I know that's not cool, everything went really well. My sons and my boyfriend all had prime rib and thought it was good for that price. I had the NY steak and shrimp. I don't actually like shrimp but wanted that cut of steak. My boyfriend ate the shrimp. My steak was seasoned nicely and cooked well. I like medium and it was probably a bit over-cooked but I, personally, prefer that to under. Not really any complaints about the quality of the food. You have to know when you see the prices to not have super high expectations but they exceeded mine! We were bummed that we were too full for desert! 4 meals, 4 beers at dinner and the bill was $59 and some change! (not including our bar tab in the karaoke lounge).
It was a very nice "save" to a night that was going downhill. We were pleased to find it so close by and we were pleased with our meal.
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