Cathy C.
Yelp
Yelp Review 2024 #85:
I've met several weird middle children. They're often described as "neglected, have to compete for attention..." But Middle Child located on Paradise and Corporate Drive (between Flamingo and Twain) is one middle child I like.
We had a brunch reservation and got seated right away. The interior has an art deco vibe. The menu is simple but full of deliciously interesting things. It was so hard to choose because everything seemed good. It came down to what menu item do they have that's not on every single restaurant's brunch menu?
They have crab claws, oysters, shrimp cocktail, lobster tails, seafood platter, salads, tuna, octopus, crab cake, escargot, mussels, beef tartare, benedicts, sandwiches, chicken and waffles, French toast, hash, steak frites, pasta, desserts, etc.
Bone Marrow Biscuits and Gravy:
Boat-cut bone, biscuit, country gravy. The biscuit was a cross between the flatness of a pancake with the taste and texture of a biscuit. The gravy and the bone marrow combo was superb. There should be more gravy. 4/5
Lobster and Truffle Benny:
Lobster tail, sauteed spinach, shaved seasonal truffle, Hollandaise, truffle oil, poached egg on an English muffin, served with breakfast potatoes. I cannot speak highly enough about this dish. It's good to the very last drop and morsel. The breakfast potatoes are leaps and bounds better than all breakfast potatoes. They're well-seasoned, crispy, crunchy but fluffy on the inside. You can dip them in ketchup or the Hollandaise. The lobster was a nice portion but slightly overcooked. The truffle oil flavor was faint. But I still enjoyed it. 5/5
Frozen Champurrado:
There are 2 kinds of champurrado: Filipino and Mexican. The Filipino version is like a chocolate rice porridge. The Mexican version is a cinnamon hot chocolate thickened by masa. This is the Mexican version but frozen and put in the blender. It is topped with Oreos, whipped cream and 2 small chocolate filled churros. You have to eat this with a spoon instead of drinking it. 3.5/5
Our server was a young man (I can't remember his name) who carried himself well and was attentive. Bring a jacket. It's quite cold here.
We're already planning on making another reservation. I can't wait to try so many other things!