Chris Barnett
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The restaurant is set up in a two story house with a basement (I think - one of the customers who came in asked if anything was available downstairs). We called ahead of time to reserve a table - we showed up and waited less than 10 minutes and were seated. We trekked upstairs to a tiny 2 person spot right against the window. We dined the night after snow maggedon and it was pretty chilly out and I felt the brunt of the draft coming through the window. I wrapped up with a jacket and still enjoyed the dining experience
Interior wise it’s very eclectic with a variety of shaped tables sprinkled throughout with vinyl table coverings upstairs (next time we’ll try to sit on the main floor where they have booths.
We started with the french onion soup served piping hot in traditional crock bowls with a generous layer of melted Gruyere—absolutely delicious, and we both polished off our bowls. For mains, my wife had the pork chop which was tender, flavorful, and of noticeable high quality (heritage breed pigs). Thankfully I got to nibble off the rest of the meat off the bone after my wife was done!
I had the salmon - cooked PERFECTLY medium-rare as requested. Fatty, tender and nicely flavored with the soy glaze; paired well with the Carolina rice and the baby kale added a nice texture with some crispy edges. I devoured the dish quickly 😬
We also tried the special beef mac as a side but unfortunately, its overpowering taco seasoning clashed with our entrees.
For dessert, we shared the Dukes mayo Caramel Cake. While the cake itself was a bit dry, the whipped cream, caramel swirl, and praline nuts added great flavor and texture. I think warming the cake before serving would have made this a winner dessert.
The ambiance was cozy, and service was attentive. Aside from a couple of small misses, we had a delightful evening and would recommend 300 East!