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| - Parking- there is a charge of $13 to Valet, however trying to find parking around there looks terrible, so well worth it to just Valet.
First impressions- WOW! You walk through the double glass doors into an elegant marble world. 40-50 foot ceilings, huge columns, ornate decoration on practically everything.
Drinks- the wine list is MASSIVE. There is an upstairs, all glass wine vault and you can watch the servers go up and down to get the bottles. The drinks are all top shelf and perfectly made. My only complaint was the actual wine list was a huge book that was actually a bit too big to open at the table we were at without knocking over glasses.
Sides- Everything on the menu is a la carte, so if you want something in addition to your entree, you order it separately. The sides are shareable though. We got a side of the bacon roasted brussle sprouts, the roasted cauliflower which was mixed with almonds and raisins, and the crispy potato cake (my favorite!)
Entree- Marble Room is a steak and seafood restaurant and as such, that is what dominates their menu. I got the 8oz Filet, and it was probably the best steak I have ever had. It was the perfect mid rare, buttery, and so tender I barely needed a knife! I got the fresh creamy horseradish to go with it which was the perfect accompaniment. My wife got the scallops, and they were amazing. Wonderful flavor, and served over a bed of barley risotto and lemon asparagus.
Dessert- we tried the Vanilla Bean Creme Brûlée with cinnamon cream and raspberries and it was exquisite. The couple we were with tried the Banana-Mango Panna Cotta which had a white chocolate topper on the glass it was served and they poured salted caramel on it tableside to melt through the chocolate which was fun.
Service- Top Notch! You want for nothing. Our waiter was an expert on the menu, and made you feel more like you had a private Butler than a server. When you get up from the table they hurry over and refill your napkin at your spot so it's nice when you come back.
Entertainment- Live entertainment included a violinist and a saxophonist who walked the restaurant table to table while playing.
Price- You get what you pay for. Don't expect to come here as a couple and pay less than a few hundred dollars for your experience. The cocktails are $12-15, sides are $11-21 per side, meals that aren't steak are on average $35-45, steaks are $45-65 with some going over $100, and one in particular, the Miyazaki Kobe Strip Loin going for $20 per oz with a 4 oz minimum. Any accompaniments for your meal are an extra $3-5. Desserts were $10-16. Totally worth the price as what you are getting is absolute quality.
My only bad experience was the Espresso machine was down so could not get Espresso or Cappuccino with my dessert.
Overall- 5 Star without a doubt. Would HIGHLY recommend the Marble Room!
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