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The flagship location in London is a 'Bucketlist item' but this was a lot closer 🙃 and it was well worth the 2hr drive from LA. It is located inside the Harrah's Resort & Casino in San Diego County. Suggest to drive out early if coming from the North as traffic was a bear (no surprise here).
The restaurant exterior is befitting the show hype with monitors showing Chef Gordon Ramsay and also a winner's wall. We had made reservations and it was a birthday group so we were seated close to the kitchen. We were warned that it can get loud but if you're a fan of the show (like we are), it's nowhere chaotic and loud. We wish it were!
The waiter was super attentive and broke down all the dishes in detail and even helped some in our party of 8 choose their meals for the night. He added to a great start of the night. The settings were customized and modern with the HK and pitchfork signature monogram on pretty much everything. The colors and ambient lighting were appropriate and not too flashy.
We ordered most of the selections on the menu. The appetizers were the lobster risotto, Ceasars Salad and scallops. The scallops were excellent. I thought the risotto serving would be larger but it was fine. Some in our party opted for the entrees and sides. Entrees were the Tomahawk Steak, Ribs, Seared Skin Salmon, Wagyu Meatballs, Lamb Rack and Beef Wellington. Sides included Mac 'n Cheese, Mashed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts and Asparagus. Of all the dishes, I'd say the Tomahawk, Beef Wellington and the Lamb were favorites. They were all well cooked and the flavors were *chef kiss*
For dessert we had the Toffee Pudding, Peanut Butter Creme and the Chocolate Sin Cake. The chocolate cake was my favorite hands down.
The whole experience was amazing. The food was great, the atmosphere and setting were as expected - befitting of a Chef Ramsay reputation and location. Well worth the drive out!