Mike H.
Yelp
All the magic's in the lamp... not the kitchen
The Magic Lamp Inn looks like the kind of place where you're about to have a legendary meal -- warm lighting, retro charm, a killer vibe, and live entertainment that sets the tone just right. The service? Absolutely on point. Our server was friendly, fast, and made the night feel special.
Then came the food... and the "magic" kind of disappeared. Pun intended.
The Old Fashioned was the real showstopper -- perfectly balanced and probably the best thing we had all night. Honestly, I'd come back just for the bar. But when your cocktail has more flavor than your entrée, something's off.
We tried the prime rib and Chilean sea bass, both of which were begging for flavor, maybe a sauce for the sea bass and seasoning on the prime rib. For the price, I expected fireworks -- instead, it was more like a flickering candle. The sides were a mixed bag: the wedge salad was good but had barely any bacon, tomato, or onion (the holy trinity of wedge toppings!). The grilled asparagus and plated corn held their own, but the mashed potatoes and lobster mac and cheese? Flavor MIA.
So yeah -- great service, fun atmosphere, amazing drinks... but the kitchen needs to find its spark. When you're paying steakhouse prices, the flavor shouldn't be playing hide-and-seek.