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| - Came here on 5/17 with a large group. Not knowing what to expect, but with an open mind, I noticed right away from the decor that this is a classy joint. As far as ambience and service, I really have no complaints. However, seating is extremely cramped. OK, I can look past that. So the group orders the bone marrow for an appetizer as recommended by our waitress. As it went around, I decided to pass (as did a few others) as it did not appeal to me. Those who did eat it were not impressed. I did not hear anyone say, "Wow, this is great!" For my meal, I kept it simple... A New York Strip, medium with garlic butter. A whopping $43. Now, I've been to my share of high-end steakhouses, so for $43 I had some pretty high expectations. It came with a salad (I had a choice between soup or salad). The salad was bland and dry. OK, no big deal because the steak is coming, right? WRONG. The steak arrived, overcooked, to the point where there was no pink center at all. It was beyond well done. It didn't taste much better, either. I'm guessing the cook just threw a hunk of beef in the oven and then added garlic butter afterwards for some "flavor." No char at all on the outside, and overcooked on the inside. And I call him a cook because he (or she) is definitely not a chef. This steak was on par with one you would get at Denny's. This restaurant is very underwhelming for such a high price tag. I felt like we paid for a Rolls Royce but received a Yugo. They must not have much competition in Pittsburgh, because this place wouldn't survive anywhere else. One member of our group did not join us. When I saw him the next day, he said, "I've been there before... I wasn't impressed with their food." I totally get that now.
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