Denielle B.
Yelp
Absolutely loved our visit to Chandlers! Our server, Bodie, took such good care of us and was wonderful the whole time!
I've been wanting to try Chandlers since moving to Idaho because I heard that they had A5 Japanese Wagyu. I wanted to see if their quality was just as good as what I'm used to. My usual birthday tradition is to splurge on A5 Japanese Wagyu, which I would get at Morimoto's in Napa. I was surprised to see that Chandlers' A5 Japanese Wagyu is slightly less expensive per ounce, so I ended up getting the 10oz vs. the 5oz. It was absolutely delicious! So rich and the texture is like butter -- definitely worth the price! Make sure to order it with their recommended temperature.
My steak came with two sides, so I got the creamed spinach and garlic mashed potatoes. I was surprised to see that the portions were pretty substantial for fine dining side dishes. Definitely not complaining though -- both were delicious and well-seasoned.
My husband got the smoked ribeye which was also good. I'm just personally not a big fan of strong mesquite smoky flavor, but if you're into that, definitely try it!
And because it was our first time at Chandlers and were there for a date night, Bodie was kind enough to bring us the chocolate soufflé on the house! The soufflé was so good, especially when topped with their orange zest whipped cream. Great texture, just had the right amount of sweetness, and wasn't too rich for chocolate.
Other things to note: typical of high-end fine dining, they start you off with an amuse bouche, which was a great palette starter. They also provide you with some nice warm and damp hand towel after your meal, which made my hands feel soft afterwards. The bread service (upon request) was amazing! I'm not a bug fan of sourdough, but their sourdough dinner rolls were delicious. Their focaccia was also really good, especially paired with their champagne butter. Bread service also came with an olive tapenade which my husband loved. I also got the huckleberry lemon drop cocktail which was sooo good. I don't drink often, but when I do I prefer sweeter cocktails. The lemon drop had just the right amount of balance.
Overall, we were very impressed and satisfied with our experience at Chandlers and will be definitely coming back! At the very least, I'm glad I can go back to eating good A5 Japanese Wagyu steak every year for my birthday, haha.