NANDO Wood-Fired Steak & Seafood

My wife and I came here for our anniversary. Staff was very friendly from the start. We started our dinner with the Queso Y Carne (charcuterie). Everything on it was delicious and worked well, particularly enjoyed the wagyu salami ( I think it was salami, idk it was delicious). We then got their French onion soup, which was a solid 8/10. The broth was incredibly rich. My only critique of the entire dinner, it could have came out hotter, as the cheese was beginning to cool which made it a little difficult to eat with the rest of the soup. My wife actually said the soup was as good as Gordon Ramsay’s though! We also received some bread , or I believe that’s what they were, from the kitchen for free. They came with their house butter, and were absolutely delicious. Could have made a meal out of just those. My wife’s entree was the scallop linguine. It was absolutely delicious. The sauce was a lovely light lemon sauce that fit just right with everything else. The scallops, which are very easy to mess up and I rarely enjoy when I’m not getting them from a restaurant close to the ocean, were absolutely fantastic. Seared perfectly, and almost melts in your mouth. For my entree I got their boneless ribeye, accompanied by their chimichurri and red wine bordelaise. I’ve had hundreds of steaks across the country, and this might very well have been the best I’ve ever had. Was cooked a perfect medium rare, and seasoned very well. It was juicy, tender, and flavorful. The bordelaise was rich and excellent choice for dipping. If you enjoy vinegar, the chimichurri is perfect for you. I loved it and it provided a great contrast to the fattiness of the steak. Rhys was our waiter, he was very friendly and he did a great job of taking care of us and making sure we understood the menu and what we were ordering. The rest of the staff were friendly and courteous as well! We loved how the restaurant itself looked, it had a feeling of refined yet relaxed. Overall, 10/10. This place is a great addition to the area, and my recommendation is, if you’re on the fence about going, just do it, you won’t regret it!

Exceptional experience! The whole team delivered memorable service, food & atmosphere. The cocktails (Crimson Club and Blush Affair) were gorgeous and so tasty. The wine recommendation paired perfectly with my dish. The food was incredible. Each dish was plated beautifully and tasted even better. The menu makes it tough to decide, but makes it exciting to try something new next visit. The mussels (especially the broth) & the oysters with homemade sauces were a hit.

NANDO... oh how you impressed me. There is no place remotely as... exquisite... refined... This is a well thought out menu and the whole place and experience screams fine dining at its best. The service was unimaginably amazing. The food was of the highest quality. We truly had the perfect meal. To be honest, my partner is a chef and we are complete food snobs. We were both blown away and cant wait to go back. This was a two hour experience with each course being some of the best plates we've had. This is definitely the nicest restaurant in Evansville, by far. I really can't say enough about it. You've got to try it for yourself.

The Fall Blush (strawberry vodka cocktail) was divine, perfectly balanced and easily the highlight of the drink menu. The Queso y Carne was the standout dish of the night, absolutely fantastic and worth coming back for. The peach jam was delicious. Wedge Salad looked dismal but my party members liked it: I was not a fan, but the entrées and steaks were very reasonably priced for the quality. I ordered the 21-day dry-aged ribeye, rare, and the steak itself was excellent tender, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Unfortunately, the chimichurri was awful. It tasted overwhelmingly of apple cider vinegar, far too acidic, with limp, almost pickled greens. The sauce was about 80% oil and 20% herbs, which is not how chimichurri should be done, and it overpowered an otherwise great steak. The real stars of the show were the au gratin potatoes and Brussels sprouts. The potatoes were done beautifully: creamy, cheesy, and loaded with perfectly crisp and smokey bacon. The Brussels were charred to perfection, and the sweet chili glaze was an unexpected but very nice touch. Service was excellent throughout. The Malbec paired nicely with the ribeye and was a solid pour for $16 a glass. In short great drinks, solid steaks, and skip the accoutrements. This would’ve easily been a 5 star review, but I cannot look past my $94 steak and my girlfriend’s $70 8oz filet (ruined by something meant to enhance it) PS My first knife and those around me were quit dull, making it quite hard to cut through steak without serrations. edit: I have reached out to the email provided in the merchant response and have not had a response for ~2 weeks. Seems this ‘customer service’ is just for show. Very disappointing.

From start to finish, my experience at this restaurant was absolutely phenomenal. The food was unforgettable, the service was second to none, and every detail made the evening special. The highlight of the night was the incredible duck—perfectly cooked with a rich, savory flavor and tender texture that left me savoring every bite. The best duck I have ever had including duck I had in Paris. Equally outstanding was the Chilean sea bass: buttery, delicate, and cooked to perfection. Each dish was plated beautifully and showcased the kitchen’s remarkable talent. As impressive as the food was, the service took the experience to another level. Our bartender, Bryce, made the evening so enjoyable with his warm personality, expert recommendations, and perfectly crafted cocktails. He truly elevated the night with both his professionalism and charm. Equally deserving of praise is the general manager, Ryan, who checked in with us personally to ensure that everything exceeded expectations. His attention to detail, genuine hospitality, and clear passion for creating memorable experiences for guests made us feel truly valued. His knowledge and attention to detail were beyond outstanding. This restaurant is a rare gem where culinary excellence meets outstanding service. If you’re looking for a dining experience that’s both unforgettable and welcoming, this is absolutely the place to go. I cannot wait to return.

I'll start with the "Jumbo" Camarón Cocktail. There was nothing jumbo about these shrimp! The flavor and texture were good and seemed fresh cooked, just medium different sizes. The cocktail sauce tasted okay as if from a jar. To the French Onion Soup Gratinado. Very sweet beef broth, a bit too sweet for my taste, but decent. The side of Potatoe Gratin, I do not recommend. The cheese tasted like melted government cheese, somewhat gritty with fake flavor. Bacon bits seemed like they were poured from a bag. The flavor of the Crispy Brussel Sporuts was very good!! Unfortunately the chilli sauce they were served with tasted as if from a jar as well. Finally, the steak!!! We split the 14oz. 21 day dry aged boneless Ribeye. It was temped properly at rare. The meat was tender. There was absolutely NO flavor, none!! The knifes they provided to cut the steak were barely sharp enough to do so. Also, there is an expected amount of fat to be had with a ribeye, and desired. However, it was at least 1/3 of the steak. To say we were extremely disappointed with our meal would be an understatement! The staff was great and very accommodating of our request to move out of the "cellar" room as there was a very loud party present. In all, I could not recommend this place as staff is a must, but you're going for the food. It just isn't there. It's hard for me to write reviews like this as they are less than desirable and I try to find the good. When you're spending this much you should walk away with a smile, not regretted decision.

This will be one of your favorite places not just in Evansville, but will give any place in New York a run for the money. Absolutely stunning building and atmosphere. Staff dressed elegantly, and all have great attitude and are very attentive. Its still a new place, but especially considering that, having been there several times now, the experiences have been nothing short of amazing. Food and drinks are both great, but I just can't say enough about the quality of service and attitude of the people that work there, even on the tough first few weeks! It is not a cheap place, yet I feel like its priced reasonable, and drinks are very well priced for main street as well. Its very easy to tell that a lot of time, effort and consideration went into this place, from design, to hiring the correct management/staff.

Rhyyyysssss!!! Is the absolute BEST!! ♥️🔥 I've had him 3/4 times I've been there, tonight with a party of 10. Highly recommend. I'm always pleased with the food and service every time I've been there. Definitely going to start planning my next dinner! The only dislike I have about it is that they don't hold a standard for attire as they should. Spending $400 on dinner for 2 “with drinks, appetizer, and tip,” I came for a higher class atmosphere, not the Crocs, construction workers' clothes, hoodies, and dirty shoes, and sweat pants I've seen there.” I could go anywhere for that. It's going to make a great place to have a night out, run down like any other place in Evansville, FAST! I really hope they start telling people NO.

I don't think Evansville has had a place so eloquent. Our food was outstanding and behind compared with any other restaurant in town. Our waitress and other servers were attentive and friendly always keeping our beverages full. Ambiance!!! The entire restaurant is tastefully decorated and very classy. I can not wait for another special occasion to celebrate so we can return and do it again.

Ambiance was gorgeous. There are three floors decorated beautifully. The front door kept slamming all night because there was a mechanism broken. Bar was terrific with comfortable seating and friendly bar tenders. Service as a whole was great. Dinner was pricey, but that was expected. Limited menu items, basically steak. Dinner was delicious, especially the brussel sprouts. The mashed potatoes were dry and they didn't put the garlic on our plate that was advertised. Crème brûlée for dessert was excellent.

The service was wonderful, friendly, and thorough. Bar service was definitely a lot slower than expected, considering it wasn't extremely busy. The atmosphere on the main level is very welcoming and intimate. We checked out the downstairs as well, and it appears there is a party room that could be used for private events. The food was mostly good, but definitely not out of the ballpark. There were some temperature issues and flavor profiles just missing all around. I know it's the soft-opening, so I hope they'll be able to iron that out. This place has a lot of potential.

It was to hit and miss. Somethings where great others were subpar. The steaks had to be remade to correct temp, and they had zero flavor. Maybe I am just not a fan of wood fired grills. Service was excellent and was very knowledgeable. The price point being more than Ruth Chris, Saint Elmos in Indy , or Bourbon Steak Nashville did not reflect the food quality. Will give it a six months and try again.

Service was good. Atmosphere was good. I have been to many high end steaks houses in the states and abroad. The quality of their meat and the portions were just average at best. I don't think they are serving prime meat. Charging prime meat prices and higher than Ruth Chris but not nearly as good. price and meat quality will keep me away.

Wow!!!! Nando was unreal. Great steaks and cocktails. Great filet and unreal bone in ribeye. Felt like I was in a big city. Expensive for Evansville, but we desperately needed a great steak restaurant. I will be back!