I have been wanting to try this place forever and the opportunity finally came up when a frequent dinner companion announced he wanted steak. The atmosphere was nice, Spanish marble clad floors, rich woods, dim lighting and spacious booths. The menu was compact but full of words like: scallops, wedge salad, Chilean Sea Bass, Veal Chop and Lamb Chops...all my favorite things. Service was attentive, but not too much. Drinks came quickly and mixed well. Specials were described well and not read. The wine list, albeit pricy, read like a novel and something for everyone.\r
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Everything was perfect until some caterwauling ""person"" begin performing at the piano in the bar across the partition. Not everyone is into lounge acts and most resturants are separated to where you can choose if you want the ""club"" atmosphere or a nice quiet dinner with friends. I tried not to let it ruin my evening.\r
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I ordered the lamb very rare. It arrived perfectly with mashed potatoes and snap peas. Onions, tomatoes and cream corn were served table side and were delicious. The wedge salad was microscopic, but incredibily flavorful. \r
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At $125 a person I am not sure I will hurry back, but if you want to drop that kind of dough, check it out.
Pros: Prompt service and good food
Cons: Piano bars do not belong in dining rooms
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