Michael P.
Yelp
The steakhouse tasting menu offered mostly exceptional food, but the pricing was confusing and not at all reflective of the portions. At nearly $90 per person, it's simply not worth it--especially when ordering à la carte provides better value. See bottom for an abridged version of why the rating.
--Ordering Confusion & Pricing Frustration
The experience started on a frustrating note due to unclear pricing on the tasting menu. The ribeye option reads: "$125 for two $85 each". We (my wife and I) interpreted that as $125 total for a shared 16oz Delmonico steak. I thought we confirmed that, but it turns out it's $85 each--to share the same 16oz steak. At $125 total, it would've been worth it. At $170? Not even close. By the time we realized this, it was too late.
We even confirmed this with a second server nearby. The table behind us was also confused. It's clearly an ongoing issue--not clear on the menu, and not well-explained by staff.
We pivoted at the last moment before the first course and changed our protein selections. If we're paying nearly $90 each, we wanted some variety. We chose the pork chop and hanger steak instead of the shared ribeye.
--Course-by-Course Breakdown
(2 people - $85 & $80 tasting menus)
Course 1:
Spring Pea Panzanella
One for each of us. A crisp lettuce leaf filled with soaked croutons, pickled onion, strawberries, green goddess dressing, and pecorino Romano. Very fresh, great balance of acidity and creaminess.
Steak Tartare
Served atop a delicately layered, fried pomme paillasson (potato cake). One each. Very tender steak, excellent seasoning. The potato cake was crisp, airy, and seasoned perfectly.
Course 2:
Wood Oven-Roasted Oysters (4 total)
Similar to oysters Rockefeller, but lighter and fresher. Two per person. Tasty, but literally one bite each.
Arancini (2 total)
Fried rice balls stuffed with arborio rice, sweet corn, saffron, bell pepper, and cheese. Wonderfully textured and seasoned. Saffron is unusual in arancini, but I enjoyed it. The marinara was also excellent.
Course 3: Main Dishes
Hanger Steak ($85)
Cooked perfectly, well-seasoned, and very beef-forward. Deep red interior, served with a delicious au poivre (black pepper cream) sauce. Knife struggled to cut it, oddly.
Heritage Brown Sugar-Brined Pork Chop ($80)
Easily the best pork chop I've had. Medium temp, beautifully rendered fat, excellent crust. Deep flavor that made for a memorable main course.
Sides
Asparagus spears: About 10 thin spears with chimichurri--solid, but the least flavorful element.
Crispy potatoes: Four fried wedges, served with shallot crema and dill. Very crispy and tasty, but dry on their own. The crema was necessary.
Course 4: Dessert
Cornmeal Skillet Cake
Disappointing. Dry and underwhelming. The diplomat cream and strawberries were tasty, but the base cake wasn't strong enough to carry them.
Chocolate Pot de Crème
Fantastic. Rich, salted with flaky sea salt and a drizzle of olive oil--like a cross between mousse and flourless cake.
While most of the food was excellent, the tasting menu is aggressively overpriced and poorly communicated. The portions don't justify the cost, and you're likely better off ordering à la carte. With clearer pricing and slightly larger portions, this could be a standout experience--but as it stands, it's hard to recommend. We wouldn't have done it but before we got a clear explanation of how it worked, it was too late and are now out $200+ with tip.. For the price, portions of everything should have been doubled except for the protein.