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    La Cave

    3.7 (817 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    LA CAVE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Intimate
    Moderate noise
    Dressy
    Good for groups

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    Halibut and shrimp scampi appetizer.
    Kerri F.

    I have never ever had a bad meal here. The team is always spot on. The shrimp scampi is by far the best anywhere I've ever had. We absolutely love it. Our Server Edgar was very kind and checked on us often to make sure everything was going well. We love this place. It's always a special treat! The dark booths are super romantic. It's a great date night.

    This is a photo of their rolling cart menu! Retro and Fabulous!
    Denise W.

    Another great meal at La Cave! Love this place which is located underground and deliciously mysterious. You can walk down or take the elevator. Food is consistently superb. Chef is wonderful. We had the broiled halibut and NY steak. Their dinner salad and garlic cheese bread is delicious. The ambiance is retro bar with TVs and red leather booths. Wait staff is experienced and friendly.

    2/25 after dinner chocolate
    Helen K.

    Brings back the feel of restaurants with a dark moody vibe. Kind of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis,Jr. era. Honestly doesn't look like much from the exterior. It's the elevator ride down & the doors open to a very different era. Hence the red hue to all the photos. My iPhone was not able to color correct even close to reality. Entrees selections are showcased on a glass enclosed cart,reminiscent of old school restaurants. Back in the day, the gentleman's menus listed prices, while the women's menu did not. Probably due to extreme price fluctuations of product, prices were not listed. Saves on menu reprinting too, I imagine. A bit uncomfortable as a guest though. Really wanting my fav rib eye steak (16 oz.!), I took the plunge. Had the pear flower martini. Love a good cocktail when eating out. This one didn't disappoint. Had a sip of my MIL's raspberry lemon martini. Tasted like candy. This one could be dangerous since you're not even aware it contains alcohol. The wine list wasn't over the top. Every affordable. You can find a decent glass of wine. We did by the glass Pinot Noir & Merlot. The list may not please a high end wine connoisseur. Started with the shrimp cocktail appetizer. 4 plump, moist jumbo shrimp (u13-14) sat atop a robust cocktail sauce & lettuce mix. Loved this combo. If you're a true cocktail sauce lover, you'll need to poke around though. Personally I like a little lettuce for textural contrast. Dinner entrees come with soup or salad. Photos can't do justice due to lighting. Nice iceberg lettuce with beets & cuc. Since the soups are house made, I ordered the navy beans & ham soup. Perfectly uniform pieces of ham means someone back of house has serious knife skills or they used a chopper. Not knowing the prices, my MIL & I did order the 16oz. Rib eye & twice baked potato (house specialty). Our steaks were presented as ordered. Seasoned well, juicy & well marbled. A winner. Although the twice baked is a signature, it was a bit over-broiled. Next time I'll get the baked potato or rice pilaf. My brother-in-law really liked the pilaf. Yes we are Asian, mostly eating plain white rice. But we can appreciate rice cooked well. Not dry, sticky or over watered. Shared the double chocolate cake. Rich dark chocolate, dollops of whipped cream. Very shareable. Although the pricing wasn't listed, I'd return in a heartbeat. As many locals do. A stones through from Newport, it's a great little steakhouse. Old school, dark & cozy. On a Tuesday night, most men came in wearing hoodies or casual jackets. Besides, a 16oz. Ribeye dinner well prepared at $67 is a great value.

    Lobster...$95 over cooked and bland.
    Eddie R.

    Steak was great! Order steak if you go here. I first ordered crab legs which were dry, order cooked and bland. I sent them back and ordered the lobster for $95...what a joke. It was also over cooked and flavorless. Wife had a filet and it was really good. Salad was good, cheese bread was ok. The comped a glass of wine for the bad crab legs. Service really good, 5 star...loud atmosphere with very low ceilings and super old school vibe. If we return, I would probably get there at 4:30 when they open, get a steak and a cocktail...the cheese cake for birthday girl was great and we enjoyed it.

    16 ounce Boneless Ribeye (with Baked Potato), $67
    Elle C.

    We're delighted that we finally visited La Cave; not having looked at all of the interior pictures, it was truly an adventure approaching the door, walking downstairs, into ... the (dimly-lit) cave! Service by the entire staff was marvelous from the start: the cheerful-&-welcoming hostess, our friendly-&-attentive (and appreciatively unrushed) server, the sharp-&-efficient support staff, and even a visit from (our thoughts) the manager -- so elegantly old school! Given the ambiance, it was fitting starting with a classic martini as our apertif (great, by the way); in addition, we ordered Sauteed Mushrooms (nicely seasoned and so tasty). Their soup of the day, Manhattan Clam Chowder, was unlike any we'd tasted (thicker in consistency and comfort-food delicious). Between the 2 of us, our selected entrees: 9 oz. Filet Mignon and 16 oz. Boneless Ribeye; both were generous in size, cooked as requested, tender, and full of flavor (my husband noted his ribeye was well-marbled, extremely juicy, and the best steak he's had in a while). Our menus did not include prices (yikes!), yet I see posted pictures of menus with prices. Disappointed by more-&-more of the restaurants we've turned to for their food, service, and ambiance -- especially for special celebrations, it's wonderful discovering La Cave remains a nostalgic, romantic classic.

    Christa H.

    Happy 40th Bday Brian ! Cheers We have only just begun! Bartender was awesome and vibe was chil! Jazz tonight to dance night away for the old man lol

    Complimentary cheesecake for my fiancé's birthday, from a local French bakery
    Tress S.

    Tucked away with a classic speakeasy vibe, La Cave offers a cozy, dark atmosphere perfect for date nights or a relaxed dinner out. My recent visit was elevated by the excellent service, especially from Nayeli, our server, who was friendly, attentive, and quick to keep drinks refreshed. The staff overall was impressively efficient--our plates were cleared almost immediately after we finished. We started with the shrimp cocktail, which came with four generously sized shrimp and a zesty, pretty good cocktail sauce that had a nice bite. For mains, the halibut was a standout--flaky, fresh, and perfectly cooked, served with a tangy tartar sauce on the side. While the rice pilaf that came with it was a bit bland, I'll definitely try the baked potato next time. The blackened rib eye was another hit--juicy, tender, and packed with flavor from the seasoning. A surprise highlight of the night was the complimentary dessert, a thoughtful touch that capped off the meal nicely. Bonus: we found out La Cave hosts a comedy night on the last Thursday of each month--definitely something I'd come back for. Overall, a great dining experience with strong service, solid food, and a moody ambiance. Looking forward to a return visit!

    Chris N.

    Fabulous 1962 time machine restaurant with excellent food, service and this magnificent original interior. All that and live music, cheese bread and attentive waiters. Excellent!

    A Rams head and eerie red lighting. Maybe to make one feel like they are in Hades?

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    5 stars all the way! Great service! Great food! And we were lucky enough to have Great live music.

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    The most flavourful steak I've ever had. Wonderful staff and ambiance. Highly recommend!

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    Ask the Community - La Cave

    Do they have a kids menu?

    LaCave does not have a kids menu.

    Where's a menu with prices?

    No prices on the menu. They will tell you market price for lobster and Alaskan king crab, $$$. Dinner… Read more

    When will you be bringing back your prime rib?

    Prime Rib is offered on Saturday nights! Look forward to seeing you soon!

    Someone mentioned an 'early-bird special'. What time is the early-bird special on a Wednesday?

    Not sure about the specific day...but it is 4:00 oclock

    Is it 21 and up for events?

    Yes, this is a nice dinner house and the after hours the bar/dance/band crowd is usually 30-50 years old.

    Is the an age requirement for Saturday night? I want to bring my 19 YO to see the band playing that night?

    No age requirement. But not really the place for young children IMO. Super loud so if you have annoying children most of the patrons shouldn't be able to hear them will all the noise.

    What is the corkage fee on Fri/Sat evenings please?

    They charge $25/bottle regardless of which day you dine so Friday/Saturday applies.

    Is there a corkage fee?

    On Mondays and Tuesdays there is no corkage fee before 7pm.

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    Tables and chairs imported from France
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    Lobster Mac 'N' Cheese – Made with freshly poached lobster and topped with a Grana Padano crust.
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    Secret entrance to private room
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