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    Epic Chophouse Kingsley

    4.2 (674 reviews)
    PriceyBars, Steakhouses
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Leon W.

    The steak was incredibly tender. Honestly a bit on the salty side though, including the mashed potatoes. The service was great. Our server was very attentive. It is a bit crowded and loud in there. I would give 5 but for the price, it shouldn't be oversalted.

    Asparagus
    Rose E.

    I suggested this place to celebrate my son's birthday... Surprisingly, even on a weeknight, the place was packed. Luckily, we made RSVP in advance, so was able to slide into one of their cramped seats. In any case, we started with their appetizer special, Shanghai Shrimp (their version of Bang Bang Shrimp), which was really good...but really a small portion for the $17 pricing. Think we actually had this the first time we were here too. For entrees, my son got Steak Frittes, my husband ordered this BBQ Chicken dish (forgot the name), and I got their Epic Parmigiana with Linguine. Well, unfortunately, I wasn't a fan of my dish...it was too heavy on the red sauce...and the Chicken Parmigiana was too thick. The portions were huge though. I definitely liked what I had the first time here much more...thought their Short Rib was solid! Think the highlight for me was the drink I ordered...this Toasted Coconut Martini. I know more and more restaurants are skipping on complimentary bread service, but it's something that's quite disappointing. They did offer a nice birthday card for my son, but frankly, I expected a bit more hospitality for his birthday. BTW, our server was fine, but wasn't particularly attentive. Like I mentioned, I was the one that recommended this restaurant for the special occasion...but frankly, I'm just not sure if this is a good place to celebrate special occasions. Although I like their diverse menu, I'm on the fence with the ambiance. While the setting itself is nice (I love the contempo "alcohol" paintings on the wall), and the Frank Sinatra overhead (though very muted and mumbled!), there's definitely something offputting. For one, the acoustics is so loud, it's kind of hard to talk to each other...and by the time we left, I almost had a headache. Secondly, I hate their harsh lighting. It's very dark, then this lamp causing this harsh stage lighting?!? I felt like I was in some "Rocky Horror Picture Show". Just not a comfy or cozy vibe at all. Also, near impossible to take a decent picture of the foods with the harsh lighting. Lastly, I'm just not a fan of their cramped, half-booth seatings. This is the second time we ended up in one of their tight half-booths (despite my request for a 4x4 table). There are only a few full tables...and I feel sure they reserve those for their favorite, regular guests. As much as I THOUGHT I liked the place the first time, I left not liking the place this time. Who knows...maybe we'll return one day to try something else on the menu, but I won't be itching to run back here anytime soon. I'll also probably try to sit in their patio areas instead...since I can't stand the acoustics, harsh lighting and the half-booths inside.

    Salmon

    We had the best experience tonight. Jackie was incredible. I wish she could be our server everywhere we go, in fact I'd like to be friends with her! What a bright light. She had us laughing all night and provided wonderful service. Oh, the food was great too lol. We enjoyed shrimp cocktail, lobster bisque, macaroni and cheese, wedge salad with salon, and steak medallions. My blueberry cocktail was delicious. We loved the food and everything was just wonderful all around. We will definitely be back. We sat in the covered outdoor area during a rainstorm and it was so nice. Please ask for Jackie to take care of you if you go.

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    Tim K.

    A first class restaurant. This was our choice for dinner tonight. We wanted to keep it a little on the casual side so we sat at the bar. The bartender was very engaging and very helpful with drink and food suggestions. My colleague chose a craft beer and I went with a four roses old-fashioned. The bartender made my drink to perfection. I went on the lighter side for dinner choosing the soup and salad option. I went with the French onion soup and the iceberg epic lettuce wedge. On the salad, beside the iceberg lettuce were bacon, bits, tomatoes, and Dutch blue cheese chunks. You don't get much here, but what you do get is fresh and tasty. Loved the French onion soup though I'm not a huge fan of onions so I don't eat them. I know, that's no way to get the full "French onion soup" experience but,, I did enjoy it. The soup wasn't super salty, but the cheese was nice and "cheesy".

    Brussel Sprouts! Which I had for the first time ever! They were amazing!
    McKenna R.

    Celebrated my dad's birthday this past Saturday at Epic Chophouse. It was absolutely amazing from start to finish! The food was incredible, the atmosphere was beautiful especially that wine wall, and the service made the experience even better. Tiffany was our waitress and she was outstanding, attentive, friendly, and made sure everything was perfect throughout the night. She truly went above and beyond and made us feel so welcomed. Definitely one of the best dining experiences I've had, and I can't wait to come back!

    Ask for Robert if you want AMAZING service. We came here for our wedding anniversary and he was the absolute perfect waiter. The food was amazing as well!

    My Beef Wellington cut open
    Robert C.

    Beef Wellington OK, let me step back for a moment. I'm not the best person these days to review steakhouses. Perhaps because I grew up on a farm eating our own steak routinely, perhaps because I've had more than my share of business dinners at steakhouses during my career or perhaps because I can no longer eat a pound of beef with sides and walk away feeling well (or walk away, period), they no longer hold any thrill for me. They all seem to have similar decor, same white tablecloths, sorry but I've seen that same wine closet a hundred times, and similar menus. I fully understand why many people love steakhouses and that's great. Basically though, we're over one another. But Beef Wellington. I've previously had this dish twice in my entire life, both as part of memorable holiday occasions. My wife asked where I wished to eat for my birthday, someplace nice, I was scanning menus and saw at Epic Chophouse an individual sized Wellington. I had to try it. So how was it? Almost, almost ideal. My first bites of the filet, coated with duxelles and wrapped in a pastry were wonderful. The flavors melded, the meat melted in my mouth. But as I dug in I found that the Wellington was slightly undercooked. The center meat was very red, just beyond rare which I actually don't mind. But some of the pastry was still just a bit doughy. Overall though a good attempt at a very difficult dish, a solid B+. The remainder of our meal was fine but yes, so typical of standard steakhouses. The meat (including seafood) is premium, the serving sizes are very large, the wine list is solid, the service is attentive. Thank you, takeout bag. (PS - I was dubious but my remaining half of the Wellington warmed up terrifically the next day in the air fryer. Still medium-rare, it was perhaps even better as a leftover.)

    Smokin hot couple - filet medallions and Cajun shrimp
    Carolyn K.

    Had a very nice time at Epic for a night out overall. Firstly, the food was truly the shining star. We ordered the cheese toast as a starter. Tasty without being too heavy. For mains we had the epic burger with Brussel sprouts side, and the smokin hot couple which is three filet medallions and Cajun shrimp. We asked for rare, which many restaurants claim to offer but usually get medium rare. Epic truly delivered rare and both were delicious. We split key lime pie for dessert, which was not too sweet, and the lime was very refreshing. Waiter was speedy, knowledgeable, and had great recommendations. The ambiance in the room was also very nice. Where it was darkly lit overall, each table had bright smaller lights which made it easy to see my husband and our menus clearly. Added intimacy despite being packed for dinner. Only downside was the front of house staff. We had made reservations inside and were initially seated outside. We asked right away to be moved and were met with an eye roll. Then as we were waiting to figure out our next seat the front staff just stood around gossiping and laughing. Not quite the caliber experience compared to the rest of the staff or the night.

    French onion soup
    Carla H.

    I loved this place! 10/10 service, food & great ambiance....cherry lemon drops are dangerously good, taste like a popsicle. Bang bang shrimp was delicious, calamari was okay. Ribeye was cooked to perfection and the mashed potatoes are amazing. Omg and the star of the show French onion soup 100/100, so YUMMY! Our server William was a sweetheart, so attentive. He prayed with our table at the end and also called me because my necklace fell somehow and he waited for me to come back for it. AN ANGEL! I can't wait to be back!!!

    Confirmation of reservations

    I'm honestly really disappointed writing this because I have recommended this restaurant to so many people over the past couple of months. I've always raved about the lamb chops, the drinks, the ambiance, and the service. Personally, I have never had a bad meal or experience here -- which is why I felt confident encouraging a coworker to book for Valentine's Day. Unfortunately, her experience was not the same. She and her fiancé made a standard reservation but were told upon arrival that they could only order from the Valentine's Day special menu. That was unexpected and a bit disappointing since they were looking forward to trying items from the regular menu. Her fiancé enjoyed his meal, but she ordered the stuffed chicken and described it as absolutely horrible -- completely lacking seasoning and flavor. For a special occasion, especially Valentine's Day, that was really disappointing. I'm sharing this because consistency matters. My past experiences have been wonderful, but it seems that on high-volume nights with limited menus, the quality may not reflect what the restaurant is normally capable of. I truly hope this was just an off night because I've always loved this place and want to continue recommending it with confidence. They spent $300. Please see confirmation to confirm their total.

    I felt so guilty wasting this, but I am traveling and I just did not have any more room to eat
    Latonya S.

    Tonight was spectacular. I hope it will be like that tomorrow for Valentine's Day. I don't usually give five out of five, but I have to shout out Dan at the bar and the general manager was excellent.

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    It's just ok, the cost doesn't match quality and taste of the food.left much to be desired.i wouldn't return

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    Love epic and is a go to for celebrations or a date night! Sit at the bar grab an app and some wine!

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    Food, services, ambience excellent. Great and Fully recommend, 100% I will be back. Thanks.

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