I'll admit, I was a little nervous coming in after reading some of the lower-rated reviews. A few…read moreof them were pretty harsh. Of course, every restaurant can have a bad night, but after reading them, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect.
Our experience was anything but disappointing.
We started with the steamed oysters, and as someone who has played oyster roulette and lost one too many times, I was thrilled to see fresh steamed oysters on the menu. They were delicious, perfectly prepared, and honestly had already altered my mood before the rest of the meal even arrived.
And then there was the view. Spectacular. I kept looking around thinking what a privilege it was to sit down to dinner somewhere so genuinely beautiful.
We ordered a cup of clam chowder to split because we'd heard it heralded as some of the best, and it absolutely lived up to the praise. Buttery, flavorful, not too thick and not too thin. Just really, really good chowder.
For dinner, I had the ribeye topped with crab meat, and my date had the wild salmon. Both came with the most incredible creamy mashed potatoes and a salad. Even the salad service impressed me: chilled plates AND chilled forks. Such a small, thoughtful detail, but it immediately told me how much care goes into the dining experience here.
My steak was phenomenal. The fat was rendered beautifully, the steak itself was cooked perfectly, and the crab on top made it feel completely indulgent. The salmon was equally delicious. Not a bite survived.
We absolutely did not need dessert.
And then our waitress brought out a massive tray of house-made desserts.
Cheesecakes. Tortes. Crème brûlées. An entire parade of poor decision-making staring us directly in the face.
So naturally, we took two desserts to go. We knew we'd regret it if we didn't.
I also have to mention the service. Our waitress was absolutely incredible and, along with just one other server, was holding down the entire dining room. Despite how busy they were, the service was warm, attentive, friendly, and never felt rushed.
A fabulous meal, genuinely wonderful service, thoughtful little touches throughout, and a view that is very hard to beat. Whatever experience led to some of those harsher reviews, it certainly wasn't the experience we had tonight.
This wasn't just dinner. It felt special.
We will absolutely be back.