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| - Let me start by saying that there were many great things about this place.
Steak was one of the best I've had, and I have tried many.
Now as to the review.
Got there around 9pm, called early and no reservation req'd. Parked up a bit on Richmond at the meter, so wasn't too bad for downtown. Got inside, was expecting a in hotel entrance as attached but least the dedicated elevator down was nice. Hostess was pleasant (Meg) and also the one I spoke to earlier. Wait staff were good, not any better or worse. The waiter could not recommend beef as he does not eat it, and our glasses needed filling a few times. Otherwise service was decent.
The ordering took a while and there were several groups around and very noisy (Not restaurant's fault - rowdy party of 4 guys after few too many)
Ordered 2 large fillets, sides of scalloped potatoes and sweet potatoes.
Fillet was flawless, great sear on outside and perfect medium, and yes bathed in butter, but not complaining. Plate was sizzling and this thus the steak was warm until the last cut. Sweet potatoes were very sweet (be warned) but I wanted that against the rich and salty of steak and butter. The scalloped potatoes were not bad but would not order again.
2 main complaints beyond all that. First USDA? Really we are in Canada, where is the AAA BEEF? And next was well the price. 2 fillets, 2 sides one glass of wine (Baco Noir) $178.00 Again the Steak was brilliant, but does not justify the cost of paying for sides on top.
Would go again, but only if someone is treating
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