Lauren B.
Yelp
Was able to snag a reservation for four, two hours in advance, for dinner on a Sunday evening (off-season). The restaurant was moderately busy, but nothing crazy. We were seated immediately.
We had to wait a little while for our server to greet us, but once she did, the night headed in the right direction! We started off with cocktails, but unfortunately, they had run out of fresh basil and therefore, the cocktails my mother and I ordered were unavailable. We opted instead for one of the featured cocktails on their summer specials menu and a mojito. The Lavender Lemonade, gin gimlet, and Espresso Martini (with Kahlua in lieu of Baileys) were all very good! The Mojito, although described as featuring Bacardi Silver, tasted like it was made with Cruzan, and therefore, a little cheap. The watermelon cocktail was okay, and the Smokin' Coconut was very interesting.
For dinner, we started with Calamari and Fried Green Tomatoes (also featured on the summer specials menu). The Fried Green Tomatoes were cooked nicely, still very firm in the center with perfect cornmeal breading. They weren't too oily or greasy and the pimento cheese was a nice touch. The Calamari was good, but a lot of the pieces were crumbs and it was a little on the greasier side. Not sure if I would order it again but it definitely satisfied the craving.
I enjoyed the Filet Mignon for my entree. It was cooked perfectly, juicy and deliciously seasoned, very peppery. I enjoyed the herb butter, but the steak sauce? Not so much. I switched out the mashed potatoes for the hand cut fries and they were nice and paired well with the steak. Because Point 57 is a scratch kitchen, they were able to leave the garlic out of my sautéed spinach (dietary restriction) which I greatly appreciated. Very accommodating staff and kitchen team! I also enjoyed the Wedge Salad.
The other members of my party enjoyed the Beef Stroganoff, NY Strip special with Au Poivre, and the Short Rib Risotto. Everyone enjoyed their meals.
For dessert, I enjoyed the Tiramisu special and we got the very last one!
The restaurant is very cute and homey, and I particularly loved the look of the bar. I could see this being a great local spot to enjoy for happy hour or through their offerings that change with the seasons. I would definitely return. Huge kudos to our wonderful server, Kat, who was so sweet and went above and beyond to make our experience wonderful. Enjoyed spending time with family here and would highly recommend!