This upscale steak restaurant is located in the heart of downtown Charlotte (locals refer to it as uptown). The white tablecloth restaurant is tastefully decorated with rich, dark woods and hand painted oils throughout the dining room. This is very fine dining and it is expensive. Entrees start around $40.
I dined here with a party of seven and we were seated at a round table. Our server's name was DC, and he provided excellent customer service. We started with an appetizer tray that was outstanding! It included Shrimp Cocktail, Oysters on the half shell, Lobster, Pan-Fried Calamari, and Lobster and Crab cakes. All were delicious, and I especially enjoyed the Calamari. The Calamari was cooked with hot cherry peppers that gave it a nice kick.
For my entree, DC recommended the Porcini Rubbed Delmonico with 8-year aged Balsmic. The Delmonico cut is marbled and DC recommended that it be cooked medium. Porcini is a mushroom, and it added a sweet accent to the steak. The steak was tender, moist, and flavorful. The group ordered three sides to share and all were excellent. They included Roasted Cremini, Portabella, Shiitake, and Oyster Mushrooms, Lyonnaaise Potatoes, and Fresh Asparagus.
As one of my fellow diners commented, "that was some mighty fine dining".