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| - After driving by this place for the last two years, I've been there three times in the last month. That should say something, right? Since I am a new yelper, I figured I'd wait until my next visit to brag about how great this place is. A belated Fathers Day dinner seemed about right.
If I was talking to my wife, I would say that this place is "fancy" like that rap song you all listen to. It's a classy joint. The bar is well stocked, the seating comfortable, and there's always a cool jazz tune playing overhead. When you walk in there are two frosted panes of glass that appear to be for decoration. Time your dinner reservation right, and those panes of glass turn into an old timey black and white movie. A cool touch and great conversation piece if you're into that sort of thing.
The menu is well stocked with some seemingly grill-esque favorites. You've got your steaks, your fish, your pasta dishes, etc. Everything is well done though. They also have a fresh menu what seems like weekly with new cocktails and drinks to try as well. I'm usually a beer guy, but ever since I've been going here, I've been hooked on the cocktails. Try the one with blackberries, mint, rum, and cane sugar. So I'm a guy drinking a fruity drink. What are you going to do about it?
Last night I had the beef tenderloin with brie mashed potatoes and asparagus. The star of the dish (beyond the amazing piece of meat) is the reduction sauce poured around the steak. It has whole peppercorns and is addicting. When I asked if they could serve me a drink with this sauce, they laughed at me like I was joking. I wish I was. Anyway, the steak is cooked perfectly (I go medium rare +), and the potatoes were delicious.
My father in law ordered the same thing, and raved about it. My wife ordered the crab stuffed ravioli and loved it. Awesome that she took what she couldn't finish home so I could swipe one from the fridge (shhh).
The ambiance is great, the service is superb and obviously the food is top notch. It's just a little random that it's in what seemed like a condo parking lot. It's all good though. Just like a book, don't judge the place by the exterior, it's what's inside that counts.
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