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Honestly, the experience was very disappointing.
Here are my thoughts from start to finish.
The bread and garlic butter were delightful, a promising start. The escargot was served in a cream sauce with dried rosemary, thyme, and what appeared to be a bay leaf. Unfortunately, the combination of dried herbs and lack of salt made the sauce taste bitter. The snail itself was well-cooked but lacked any flavor—it hadn’t been brined and was essentially bland.
The sliced mozzarella was completely flavorless—no saltiness, tang, or acidity to speak of. The Brussels sprouts were steamed and lightly seasoned. They weren’t bad, but they ended up soggy. The rosemary potatoes were similarly underwhelming and bland. The green beans, however, were well-seasoned and enjoyable.
The prime rib was served with mushrooms in a red wine sauce. The steak itself was cooked as ordered and flavorful. However, the sauce didn’t feel like a proper reduction—it tasted more like red wine had simply been poured over the dish, overpowering rather than enhancing it.
Now, the lobster thermidor: this was the biggest letdown. The lobster wasn’t fresh—it had a distinctly fishy taste. It was overcooked and rubbery, with an uneven distribution of flavors. Some bites were extremely bland, while others were overly salty and rich. It was, unfortunately, the worst lobster I’ve ever had.
The potato au gratin was rich and creamy but lacked salt and any additional seasoning to bring balance. Worse, the potatoes themselves were undercooked.
We ended the meal with a hazelnut chocolate cake. There was no hint of hazelnut whatsoever, the cake was dry, and the chocolate lacked depth—no creamy richness, just blandness.