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| - First visit to this new spot in the Beach. Really wanted it to be great as it's the only steakhouse in the area.
The first & major disappointment is that not only is there no wine list- understandable as they are new, but a chalkboard announcing what wines are available, by the glass and bottle with prices can easily be done.
The 2 white options were not appealing to me. Although one of them, an Australian Chardonnay was "ok", not knowing whether I would be charged $12 or more was a turn-off. I know I could have asked but shouldn't have to.
The menu prices are outrageous. One only has to go to The Green Eggplant to compare. And with food prices that high, one can only imagine the wines prices will compare.
That being said, hubby chose the Merlot, which he didn't enjoy. The good news was that it only cost $7.50.
In the end, I opted for the safe but far less satisfying choice, a bottle of Perrier.
We both chose the Philly Steak which frankly, was superb. Excellent quality steak served with grilled half-cob of corn and Waldorf coleslaw.
Sure would have like to have it with a glass of wine though. We did feel the $16 price was worth it.
One downer to the meal itself though- if you're not a fan of frozen fries, beware.
Service was attentive- although the wait for our meal seemed very long.
The atmosphere is very formal- maybe too much so in this very casual part of town, especially at lunch.
We understand the wine list is being selected.
Will we return? I'm not so sure.
Not with so many other excellent choices in the area at better prices and ambience.
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