Amy W.
Yelp
If you're catching a show at the House of Blues, this spot is about 10 blocks away and offers free parking with restaurant validation (though be warned, in hot weather, those 10 blocks feel more like 10 miles!). Turns out, it's the sister restaurant to The Ranch, which I already love, so expectations were high.
Our server, Ridge, was attentive, and the place is beautifully decorated with a massive picture window that lets you peek into the kitchen--always a plus if you're into dinner theater. This is definitely a spot where you could enjoy a cocktail and snack at the bar. Speaking of cocktails, I ordered a "double" martini, but somehow, it still arrived only 2/3 full. Either I'm bad at math, or that martini glass has seen better days.
Hubby and I went for the Wagyu chicken fried steak, which comes with mashed potatoes and green beans. It was definitely enough for two people, but the Wagyu part? Let's just say I wasn't convinced. In hindsight, I kinda wish we had just gone with the chicken version. But hey, live and learn!
Oh, and my friend ordered the filet, and while I'm not usually a filet kind of gal, I had a bite, and wow--exquisite. So if you're feeling fancy, go for the steak.
They apparently DO have the out of this world Chipotle Chocolate cake like at The Ranch, so if you are feeling like desert, do not hesitate, as this might be my favorite chocolate cake I ever had.
The bathrooms? Spotless and on brand with the rest of the restaurant--because yes, I'm that person who notices.