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| - I honestly, can't understand how this restaurant has such low ratings, I was in the area for a meeting and met here for a drink and a quick bite. Granted I was here during a slow time (early/mid-afternoon) but the service and quality of the food and beverage here was surprisingly top notch.
From the outside the Fox on John street looks far bigger with its seamless connection to adjoining restaurant FIGO. However, it's no bigger than a good sized pub, with a long bar in the middle and fair amount of seating.
Sitting at the bar I ordered a cocktail (a Negroni) which was executed perfectly in both taste and presentation, something I wasn't really expecting from a small chain such as the Fox. It was at the level you would expect from a trendy cocktail bar here in the city.
Well into the cocktail I got hungry and perused the menu for something to eat. It's a fairly diverse menu (with options from traditional english fare to Italian, Indian, and even Asian) so if you're indecisive be fair warned they don't make it too easy for you. I eventually settled on the Rib-eye and chips, once again going in with tempered expectations, because, we all know how well most pubs and restaurants do with steaks....
I am happy to report that the 14oz boneless ribeye that came to greet me was more surprising than the cocktail that had preceded it. A heafty, 1-2 inch thick ribeye, well marbled and cooked throughout to a perfect medium rare. The quality of the meat was exceptional and after finishing it I cansafely safe this ranked only a small step down from some of the areas better steak houses but far better than any restaurant/bar/gastropub I've been to and leagues better than any chain out there (even better than Canyon Creek).
Also worth mentioning, the chips (french fries) were hot and crispy with soft fluffy center and were flavoured nice and lite in a medley of herbs and spices. They were served under the steak so all the juices of the meat added some flavour to the chips as well
Fantastic experience, deserving of all 5-stars. I love surprises, and The Fox on John totally surprised my mouth and tummy!
Eatcrest Out
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