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The old Lincoln Park is certainly making a go at being a true destination. Still, knowing the previous clientele for which what is now Twin River was known, namely those who are 9.5 million years old and those to whom dental hygiene means little, I did not enter with high hopes. Aside from the same old clientele, Twin River and its selection of restaurants impresses.\r
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As was the case with Fred & Steve's. A very good restaurant that offers decent prices ($20-$35 for a steak) on excellent meat in e-freakin'-normous portions. I had what I do not consider the best filet I've ever had, but it was far and away the largest. It was larger than my fist. It was perfectly cooked and was a very good cut. Certainly worth the money.\r
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Passed around my party were a number of a appetizers and meats. The asparagus was well-cooked but a bit too peppery. I like it when they let me season my own veggies. The oysters were very tasty but were nothing special. The corn was good, as was the broccoli and the cheese souffle. Still, none of it was amazing. It's obvious the stars of the meal were the meats. Filets, rib-eyes, they were all perfectly cooked examples of good cuts. Very good all around. And, again, the servings are bleedin' enormous.\r
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The ambiance is very good. Well decorated and lit. The sits are so cushy I was afraid I was going to sink into them and drown. Plenty of room at our booth and the service was VERY friendly and attentive. And on a lighter note, my girlfriend thought they had the best Midori Sour she's ever had. So if you wanted a drink recommendation, there it is. The wine list is adequate, but it's obvious that wine snobs.are not being catered to. This is a place for meat lovers.\r
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I recommend Fred & Steve's if it's somewhat nearby. For me, it's about 40 minutes away and I don't really feel motivated to seek it out. If I was in the neighborhood, though, I would never hesitate to go and get what is, even at these prices, a good value for good steak.
Pros: Excellent steak and cuts, ambiance, and service. Good variety. Enormous servings.
Cons: A bit pricey, and some things are merely ""good.""
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