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| - In a somewhat impromptu invitation to a birthday dinner, little did I know I was about to have one of the best steakhouse experiences ever! I went in not knowing much at all about this rather new restaurant but it ended up being an awesome experience!
Arrived to a private dining room. We had a reservation for a party of 10 and didn't request it, but judging by how busy and loud the general dining area was, we were very pleased from the get go. Our waiter, Ton, was a delight from the start and was extremely informative and helpful with suggestions. I was impressed at how in-depth he got with the seafood selections and had input into everyone's choices. He even mentioned a rare allergy concern (that one member of our party actually had) before the fact, unbelievable service!
Appetizers were great and although the restaurant was at full capacity, the food was coming out at a very comfortable pace. The baked pimento cheese was the table favorite with a rich base and a thick, creamy texture. The tuna poke, although small, was one of my favorites of the night that featured pickled pineapple and a much less spicy version of the dish then what I've had in the past.
The entrees were the statement of the night as you would expect from a steakhouse. While most of course got steaks, I was more interested in the trout that Ton had talked me into over the salmon (besides, plenty of people to steal bites from!). I had a really disappointing Trout dish from a North Charlotte restaurant a couple of weeks ago and wanted to savor the delicate, balanced flavors coveted by fish-fanatics! Pleased to say I was more than content with my choice! Perfectly cooked and seasoned, not too oily, light-bodied, fresh trout that was finished with a brown butter sauce and served with green beans and lentils full of flavor in their own regard. Seriously, as good as the Trout was, it was paired with the perfect sides. I'm a fair-weather fan when it comes to lentils, but these were outstanding.
The couple of bites I stole from the ones who chose steaks were phenomenal. Oddly enough, the one person who got the filet thought the Heart of Ribeye was more tender. Sure enough, it was! One of our guests had gnocchi with her veal entree and thought it lacked flavor, and I agreed it was very under-seasoned, but since it wasn't my plate I am still in awe of the food I was served!
Can't say enough good things about Ton (Ironically he was a very skinny guy!). He made every frequent visit to our table a pleasure and is a true master of hospitality. I don't give out nearly as many 5 stars as some Yelp'ers and it usually involves something besides perfect food. This experience was top-notch because of the meal, but became a memorable night because of the service.
Thanks Ton for making my brother's birthday dinner the best it could be. Next time I make a reservation, we'll be requesting him by name!
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