We had an amazing experience at Arroyo. We were a couple of first timers but will certainly be making a trip back soon. The service was warm and welcoming and the food was succulent and satisfying. Next time around I'd like to get a crack at their wine menu and see what they've got to offer. I had the ribeye and my lady had the Alaskan king crab legs. We shared entrees as well as the lobster mashed potatoes which were incredibly rich and savory. Arroyo has a nice laidback atmosphere while maintaining a formal and high class aura. Very good restaurant can't wait to visit again. read more

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Definitely a goto place for a amazing steak, I tried the braised short ribs which is my measure of success. Although I love some risotto, I would not recommend their lobster risotto., it definitely didn't taste like lobster and the consistency was just so watery the chef/cook needs to take his time and make sure he prepares his risotto properly. This is not something to be rushed and for a first person's impression you need to think about that. I was here for an anniversary dinner and the ambience was spot on. They took care of us with a welcoming card and service you would expect from this establishment read more

I have been looking forward to visiting this restaurant for a very long time. We came in on May 24th which was our anniversary and it was an amazing experience. We arrived around 8:30pm and the restaurant is dark and intimate which makes for an attractive vibe. I ordered the N.Y. Steak which was really good and my wife ordered the Rib-Eye Steak that was awesome! We had the Lobster mashed potatoes and they tasted really good and prepared well. Our server was Oswaldo and he was attentive, professional and took excellent care of us for the entire evening. The bread we ordered was split between sourdough and garlic and both were good. Street parking was available so we took advantage of that. This is a fantastic restaurant and experience! Looking forward to returning again. read more

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Classic steakhouse in a beautiful setting. The service is attentive and the steaks and sides are top notch. Great spot for a celebratory meal! read more

Arroyo Chop House!!! Started off with a few drinks-- a sparkling rosé and a Purple Rain-- while we sat to chat before ordering. We made the poor choice of eating too close to our reservation time, so we didn't get to enjoy the complementary garlic bread, but from the bite we tasted we can see why they offer the whole loaf! For dinner, we had the marinated chicken & cowboy ribeye (they ran out of the porterhouse by the time we arrived) which was flavorful and delicious. On the side we had the truffle mac n' cheese-- equally yummy. By the time our dinner arrived we ordered a second glass of rosé and the nacho libre (we recommend the purple rain a lil more if u prefer a sweeter cocktail). The small steakhouse was both lively and intimate; you could hear them cheffing in the background in between the small silences at our table. Next time we're getting the porterhouse! Ps we forgot our servers' names but everyone was lovely! read more

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For it being a "top notch" steakhouse the food is average. They offer more potato sides than Frito Lays, not much to be desired. Steaks taste bland and the atmosphere seems very rushed and boring. Maybe it was a great place at one point, but that's not it anymore. Don't take my word for it, I had the Ribeye...which didn't look like a proper Ribeye, thin and strange in color, plus no seasoning. Expected much more ‍ read more

Yummmmoooooooo. This place is quite the treat! We come here yearly for work and they handle large parties with grace and ease. We have a picky demanding boss and they are so accommodating! I tend to get the wagyu but lately have been getting the porter house and MAMA MIA what a treat. I never could finish it but this is the one leftover I do request a doggy bag for!! Their garlic bread is delish. Their chili omg out of this world. My colleagues love their bbq shrimp appetizer and they all love the lobster add on. Their wine selection is perfect and the Argentinian Malbec is my go to. And their chocolate soufflé!! Ahhhh! Phenomenal! And their grand marnier dessert! Stop it! So darn good! I normally do not like orange flavored desserts but this one... oh this one!! I say yes to a million percent. Thanks Arroyo! See you soon! read more

My wife and I did our traditional annual dinner at Arroyo Chop House this evening, and it kept up with expectations. Valet was a bit backed up when we arrived but tis the season and it was managed well. Our server was great, and did a balanced job of table checks vs letting us enjoy drinks, etc. The table staff were on point with clearing and water refills, and were super nice. We kept it simple with a half wedge salad added olives, bacon, and onion (not clearly listed on the menu but if you want a classic wedge they have it!), wife got the petit filet, I got the bone in Kansas City NY, both medium. Paired with a half order of garlic mashed potatoes and sautéed Brussel sprouts, which we appreciated the smaller portions so we could add salad. We enjoyed a cocktail before and wine with the meal, and we were pleased with the service and quality. We'll be back next year! read more

Arroyo Chop House - Linz Heritage Kansas City New York* Sautéed Brussels Sprouts Garlic Mashed Potatoes Petit Filet* - Steakhouses Near Me - Pasadena, California

All around, after dining at this restaurant for over 15 years, the food, the atmosphere, and the attitude and attentiveness of the staff are stellar. And they're never trying to rush you out the restaurant. The only drawback I've consistently noticed -- and this is picky -- is that the front of house greeter when checking in could be a better representation of the quality of the restaurant through their service, and be mindful of the amount of money the patrons they're about to seat will be paying. read more

I have to be honest...I had high expectations and they were not met. Ordered the crabcakes and they were good, but not great. We also ordered the mac and cheese and the Brussels. The Mac was good but the Brussels had horse raddish and were under cooked (not a repeat) Ordered the fillet and halibut, both were not the caliber they portray and the temperature was off on the steak. Our server seemed a bit annoyed that we didn't order alchohol. The best part of this place is the lighting. They did an amazing job on the ambiance. Bottom line, I would not come back. Simply put, too expensive for the execution. read more

The service was amazing -- our server was funny! Fast! & knowledgeable! I loved the food but specifically the pancetta wrapped scallops took the show! I also loved the dark ambiance with the wine bottles displayed all over the restaurant. It is pricy but I would totally come again for the right event. read more

Food - delicious! My favs: ribeye steak, porterhouse steak, lobster mash, truffle mac, lobster mac, brussel sprouts. Service - really great! Each time they leave me something to remember. Recently for one of my birthdays, the waiter gave me a rose with a card. Not sure where he got it from. And the year before that, one of the waiters gave me a card with an orchid. Ambiance - wonderful upscale steakhouse feeling. One of my favorite steakhouses. All parking is valet. Although I recall there is street parking if you drive around. read more

I came here to celebrate lunar new year's eve with my mom and the food just left me so disappointed that I realized it's really not worth spending money at steakhouses anymore. I could have bought a stove or tv I actually need with the money spent on my disappointing meal. The only things that didn't turn the evening into a complete disaster was that our server was pretty attentive and courteous, the other staff that attended us during dinner was fine, and dessert was good. The hostess, on the other hand, could do with more front of the house training. She wasn't very friendly at all. Hosts/hostesses are the first people we see before we start a meal at a nice restaurant so they do help set the tone upfront. Therefore when they're not smiling, curt and not at all personable, it does put a damper on the start to the dinner experience. But my biggest issue that moved me to post this review was the food. I cannot recommend Arroyo Chophouse to anyone just based on how off the mark almost every dish was...the only almost saving grace was the Grand Marnier souffle which thank God still was perfect. We ordered the following: Clam chowder: very bland. It was a bit watery too which my mom didn't like but I was ok with. Shrimp cocktail: was borderline mushy...which could mean it's low quality or improperly thawed. Lobster tail: it was huge but very dry. Ribeye: oh this is the first really offensive item. There was no sear at all. The cook temp was fine but the outside of the steak was just sad. Honestly I've had better steak at Outback at half the price (this was $75). I actually ended up searing the leftover portion myself for dinner tonight and wow what a difference that made. And the steak was still medium rare after my extra work on it so the issue obviously wasn't because the chef was worried about overcooking it. Felt like they just slow cooked it. King Crab legs add-on to my ribeye: this add on I requested cost me $135, which is close to double the cost of my steak. It made me grimace when I saw the price on the bill. They gave me two king crab legs that were split in half, one had the claw while one didn't. Quality was not good: the legs didn't smell fresh and the meat was dry and flavorless. Maybe crab legs aren't ordered that often so they had these in storage for too long. Really not worth $135. Fresh caramelized sweet corn side dish: it was not sweet, corn was raw, and for some weird reason they added raw red onions to it so that's all we tasted. It wasn't savory either, just raw crunchy and oniony. Really not good. Scalloped potatoes: this used to be one of my favorite sides here and it was just nauseatingly greasy and heavy. There was so much cheese, more cheese than potatoes it seemed like. Yuck. As mentioned, we ended dinner with the Grand Marnier souffle which was still very good. That actually calmed me down a bit. But another example of how off their game they were, I ordered coffee with the dessert and the coffee served was not remotely warm, it was room temp. The sugar didn't even dissolve in it. Grant it, our waiter apologized profusely and made me a fresh hot cup, but it's still crazy that even happened in the first place. For a fine dining restaurant like Arroyo, you expect a greater level of QC over their food and even drinks, so all these misses are really hard to excuse. read more

I came here recently to celebrate my birthday and what a treat it was! Our party was big so I called in and was able to book a weekend dinner reservation for our party a week in advance. If your party is smaller, you can go to their website to book the reservation. If you don't mind walking a block or two, I would recommend getting to Arroyo Chop House 10 minutes early to find street parking. Although there is not much parking available on Arroyo Parkway, you may be able to find parking on the side street or around on Marengo Ave. Otherwise, their parking lot is valet only. Once we were seated, we were greeted by the waiter with specials for the day. It did seem pretty busy inside the restaurant at 6pm, so we had to wait awhile until we got our food. One thing I didn't like was that it felt pretty stuffy inside the restaurant. I'm not sure if it's because we were seated on the side of the restaurant where the sun was setting and the wooden shades were absorbing a lot of the heat from the day's sun. Every dish we ordered was sooo delicious. The flavor of the Porterhouse steak was perfect. Although next time I would definitely order the steak medium rare instead of medium. There were parts of the steak where I thought it came out more medium well. The bottle of Napa Valley Merlot and the sides all complemented the steak very well. We had the asparagus, brussels sprouts, lobster mash, and mac n cheese. What really topped off this meal was the spectacular desserts. You must order the chocolate souffle and the butterscotch pudding! read more

Beautiful restaurant, classic Pasadena looking with well appointed booths and tables. The front of the house was less than welcoming on our last visit. The service was very professional but was less attentive than it should have been at that price point. The bread tray was yummy and worth ordering. The Arroyo chop salad was delicious, abundant and served nicely chilled. The tuna tartar was bland and the preparation felt dated. The filet mignon was perfectly cooked and served at the request temperature, however, it was not trimmed properly because it had a thick layer of grizzled at one end. The butterscotch dessert was generous but a tad too sweet. All in all a good special occasion restaurant on the expensive side. read more

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High end steakhouse with impeccable service and food. I shared a Tomahawk steak with my wife and words cannot describe the goodness!

Walking in, ambiance is cozy and elegant. We had a reservation and were seated with no wait. Staff was polite and working very hard, ensuring that everything was running smoothly. Our server was Seth, and he was incredible!!!!!!! Best service ever!!!! We came for my moms, my husbands, and my birthday. (Our birthdays are close) Food was delicious and well portioned. We got: tuna tartar 10/10, Cesar salad, 8.5/10, garlic bread 8.5/10, crab cakes 8/10, filet & lobster 9.5/10 (top of my steak was burnt a bit, and two other filet dishes 9.5/10, mountain mushrooms 5/10, corn 8/10, truffle Mac and cheese 10/10, lobster mashed potato's 9.5/10, cheesecake 10/10, chocolate cake 10/10 I got the Bloody Mary 10/10 and my mom the Mindoro sour 10/10 and another fruity drink 8/10 Would recommend, just at least for their impeccable service! read more

We ordered the porterhouse steak for two, asparagus, cream, spinach, string, french fries, mushrooms and garlic and sourdough bread. Our server was very friendly and quick to bring out our dishes. The ambience is dim lit and mid noise. Usually parties or families, dates or work events. I've dined at this restaurant countless times, maybe 12-15 times the last 5 years. I will continue to support this restaurant . Excellent food and service read more

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When driving into this establishment, please be aware there is two restaurant on one lot. Valet only when you enter and they can take you on the parkway grill side and you can walk over to Arroyo chop house. Started off with a Caesar salad and you have the option to have a sardine on top of your salad. Sure why not, decoration. We also got the scallop wrapped in pancetta, so good, big and meaty scallops. Tomahawk med rare-good piece of meat and more than enough for two people. We were able to take some home for the next day. Truffle mac and cheese- you can really taste and see the truffle in the mac and cheese. Scallop potatoes were a little uncooked and wasn't soft in certain areas but the sauce it was in was really good. Not too heavy or salty. Those beer battered onion rings, OMG so good even the next day in the air fryer! I love leftovers when its good the next day. Service was really good and they didn't skip a beat. Overall it was a nice time. Valet is 7.00 read more

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Food was delicious and service was great. We celebrated my sister's bday and everyone was so nice. They even brought out my mom's walker, helped her up and put her shawl on because it was left behind in the booth. Very nice and kind servers. read more

Amazing service, great food, and drinks! A must try. Very attentive staff a provided a nice bday card.

First time visiting, nice, elegant decor, friendly service, good food. We enjoyed everything we ordered. We got the seafood tower which included raw oysters, crab, lobster, poke & shrimp cocktail. The lobster mash potato had generous portions of lobster, the green beans were crunchy & tasty. The sweet corn was ok and our steaks (filet mignon & rib eye) & chocolate soufflé were good. Overall it was a good experience. read more

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EXCELLENT!!! Bone in filet was to die for. Medium rare. Cooked perfect. The truffle Mac and cheese a must. Mashed potatoes were delicious Oysters amazing Service excellent Place is super clean and intimate. Great date spot!! Drinks amazing!!! read more

This place could come off as ridiculously expensive, however, my wife and I glanced at the menu in advance online and carefully narrowed down our orders ahead of time. We had the Ahi Tatare, Gazpacho, Broccolini and the regular size Porterhouse which they sliced so it didn't look embarrassing to share. It was still huge and easily filled us with the side dishes. The dining room was elegant and we were seated near the fireplace. The service was excellent and the food was expertly prepared. Somehow this managed to be a special outing while still keeping my arm and my leg. read more

Another amazing dinner at Arroyo's! This is our third visit and each time has been great! We arrived right as they opened. The sourdough and jalapeño breads were warm and fluffy. We could've stuffed ourselves with just the bread. We ordered the bbq shrimp to start us off. My husband had the Japanese ultra waygu ribeye, not sure exactly what all that meant but it was perfect! Soft and buttery. I ordered the New York strip, delicious too. We shared the brussels sprouts and garlic mash. We had to end the night with the Grand Marnier soufflé. Our server Jay was very attentive as well as the rest of the staff. We will definitely be back soon. read more

Arroyo Chop House - They even had a birthday card ready when we arrived. - Steakhouses Near Me - Pasadena, California

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My party made a reservation for the chop house a couple of weeks in advance. We arrived around 4:45 for our 5pm dining reservation and there was valet parking for $8. The interior feels very warm, has some low level lighting, and plenty of seating for their reservations. The booth we were seated at felt a little small, but it was still comfortable otherwise. We ordered the scallop with pancetta for the appetizer along with garlic and sourdough bread. Both were delicious and had good portion sizes. The scallops tasted fresh and the texture + flavor was amazing. We ordered the tomahawk steak, a sea bass, the sampler with a ribeye, filet mignon, and I forgot the last one, a filet mignon, and several different side dishes. The sides were shareable and were a great portion. Our party of 4 were able to finish most of our meals along with most of the side dishes. The tomahawk had a nice texture and quality in every bite even at the end pieces, which was all cooked perfectly to the request. The filet mignon was soft and melted in your mouth at a medium level. The sea bass was served with lemon and a butter sauce that made each bite tasty and was very fresh. The service and quality of the dining experience on a weekend night was amazing and probably the best I've experienced. I will look forward to coming back to the Arroyo Chop House in the future. read more

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Came here for a business dinner. We tried different types of steaks, including the rump chop. They were all good and decent, but not the best steaks I've ever had. The service was also quite slow, though it was a busy day. read more

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First time at arroyo and glad I tried. We got the shrimp cocktail, jalapeño corn soufflé, garlic mashed potatoes, and the ribeye. Shrimp cocktail was perfectly tender. The jalapeño corn soufflé was amazing. First time trying something like that and it is going on my recipe list to make. The steak was well cooked. Parking is 7 bucks valet but there is a lot of parking on nearby streets. read more

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Been here a couple times for dinner and quality changes every time. First time was for restaurant week and I wasn't impressed but came a 2nd time for a work dinner and I loved it so I suggested this for dinner. We got an early reservation, there is street parking around the corner if you don't want to valet but no one watches your car so it's not 100% safe. We started with cosmos which were good but not the best I've ever tasted. We got the half and half bread which was good, soft inside, crunchy outside. Next time I'll probably just get the sourdough since the other side was kinda greasy and heavy. My steak in some areas were a bit overcooked and the taste was just ok. When I came for work the steak was super soft and cooked perfectly so I'm not sure what happened this time. My lobster was good, but again just good and not amazing. Corn wasn't anything spectacular so I'd skip that and just add my own corn at home. The garlic mash had melting butter on top and was whipped perfectly. Our waiters kept checking in on us so that was nice but we never felt rushed so that was also good but we went for Valentine's Day and the tables around us got a long stemmed rose and we didn't so that was weird. I'd probably try it another time but it's twice now that I thought the food was meh. read more

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This restaurant is owned by the same people that own Parkway Grill right next door, and Smitty's Grill nearby in Pasadena To start we had oysters Rockefeller. They were not even on the menu, but my dad asked if they had them, and at first they said no and then another person came over and said we could do that for you. They did and they were excellent! Then we had the Holland America Farms bib lettuce salad with Ash goat cheese, heirloom cherry tomatoes, and avocado. I had the Lamb chops - I said "cook them however the chef recommends"- they were spectacular! The asparagus was one of the best I've ever had - cooked perfectly- nice crunch, not overcooked, not tough, chewy or stringy at all. The corn was absolutely amazing - nice and crunchy well cooked with peppers and onions. With my lamb chops, there was arugula on the plate and a roasted yellow pepper. My dad had the filet mignon medium rare - was done perfectly. I had a Chopin martini perfectly extra dry with four olives - I'm in heaven. For dessert we had the Grand Marnier soufflé - the soufflé was light and fluffy, creamy and cake like. There was a whipped cream side and a Grand Marnier Crema that was unbelievable - I highly recommend that too! read more

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We decided to dine here for my 60th birthday celebration. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice, but you would expect better service for the $$ that it costs. I had to order my drink 3 times for it to finally make it to the table. But they are not stingy on the alcohol. You can actually taste it in the drinks which is a good thing. There were 9 of us Everyone who ordered steak or fish were pleased with their order. And most people liked the sides. We waited what seemed like forever for our food to be served and when it finally came I was soooo disappointed. I ordered the king crab legs which arrived to my table lukewarm and somewhat dry. When the manager came to check on us, he was very gracious in offering to either put it under the broiler to heat it up, or to make a new one. Well it was already dried out so I didn't want it reheated, and it would be 20 mins to have them prepare another one. I didn't want to wait so I ate the cold dried out, salty crab but ti be fair the manager comped it. So I didn't have to pay $110 for it. Overall, I would say that this restaurant does not live up to what I was expecting. I very much prefer the food at the Parkway Grill which their sister restaurant across the parking lot. It was a disappointing experience for almost $900 worth of food. Thumbs down! read more

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Best Lobster I have ever had service was good good for date night melt in your mouth lobster can't wait to go back

and we're back - 27th anniversary and there still is no better place to go than Arroyo Chop House. The menu has everything you could want in a steak house - from Wagyu to filet (mignon, petit,) along with all the other expected cuts - ribeye, Porterhouse, and New York. We split the Cowboy Ribeye and loaded up on side - creamed spinach (natch), lobster mashed potatoes (OMG) and sautéed mushrooms just to make it healthy. The steak was cooked to perfection, rare of course as the good lord meant it to be. The sides were perfection - especially the lobster mashed, we fought over the last serving. Cocktails were delicious and the service was top notch. Pro tip - avoid the room at the front. They sit the larger parties in there and trying to carry on a conversation can be a challenge. read more

Steaks are all very tasty and delicious. We all love it so much. Creamy spinach is good. Baked potato is yummy. I love the chocolate cakes they gave us for my two daughter's birthday and graduation. The cakes are not very sweet and the chocolate is very rich. I usually feel sic after I eat too much chocolate dessert but I don't feel sick after I ate the chocolate cakes. I like Soufflés Grand Marnier, but Soufflés Chocolate is too sweet for me. But my daughters love the Soufflés Chocolate. read more

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We were invited back to Arroyo Chop House for my boyfriend's birthday because the owner Gregg felt that we should have had a better experience with them last year for his birthday. I have to say, he was definitely right. Our experience this time with excellent. Our server Patrick was very friendly, told us the specials, and offered his recommendations. He came back multiple times to check on us to make sure everything was perfect. We went with his recommendation of the beet salad and it was delicious. Light and refreshing. Then we went with their special of the 32oz tomahawk ribeye, lobster mash, creamed spinach, and onion rings. The tomahawk was a nice, medium rare, flavorful and beautifully charred, and the onion rings were light and crispy. Patrick even brought out a cheesecake to celebrate my man's special day. Thank you Gregg and Jenna for having us back. We had a wonderful time in your beautifully decorated restaurant for the holidays. read more

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Really solid steak house for a special occasion. There's only valet parking in the lots otherwise you're stuck with street parking in the area. I made a reservation through Google/Yelp for a birthday which made it easy. Unfortunately, service was a big miss in the beginning. We were seated by the host but no one came - we had no water or menu's for 10-15 minutes even though our future server was in the area and they only had one table and no one else bothered to assist. Eventually, things got better and the order was placed. My filet mignon was cooked perfectly but someone else's steak in my party had an overcooked ribeye. For the sides, I really like the half and half bread - you could tell it was super fresh and really delicious. I also really liked the ACH Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese was creamy, delicious, and had a nice crunch on the top. Overall a solid steak spot but for my visit, service was a big miss for a steak house and one of the steaks was not cooked to order. read more

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An Excellent Well-Known Steakhouse In Pasadena Area. Order Cowboy Ribeye. Very Delicious. read more

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Wow! What a perfect dining experience. Blair was our amazing server. He made perfect recommendations and truly made our birthday dinner celebration one I will not forget. The steaks were cooked and seasoned perfectly. Our side dishes were all delicious. We met the manager and he seemed so friendly. Overall, I would highly recommend this restaurant. Can't wait to return! read more

We had a corporate private event in the Prime Room and the customer service, AV equipment and entrees were all excellent!!! We look forward to holding the event again next year! Thank you, Arroyo Chop House read more

The server was very kind this is not about him. We went last night for a date night. Order: Between the two of us we ordered a cocktail, the lobster bisque, bread, the 8+ ultra wagyu New York strip, the surf and turf special USDA prime beef filet mignon and lobster tail, a side of sautéed mountain mushrooms, a side of truffle Mac and cheese, a bottle of wine, and the chocolate soufflé. The bread, soup and surf and turf were great. Issue: The food took FOREVER to arrive. Every element took long. The bread arrived after the soup. Our server shared the soufflé takes 45 minutes from order so we asked for that with our dinner order. It took double that. My 8+ ultra wagyu NY strip (ordered medium rare) was dry. Lack luster. I've bought better from Trader Joe's. The mushrooms were awful. We did ask to send those back. They add bell peppers to it (not said on the menu) and that's all you taste. They could have at least been rendered down more or caramelized. Do not order. The truffle Mac and cheese was very mediocre. I had one bite and that was enough for me. Husband was willing to eat it mainly because we were starving at this point. The soufflé was meh. It needed more chocolate it was a bit plain. The fresh whipped cream was nice. All in all, this gets marked a Do Not Return. read more