Hi Y'all!
I'm back with another much unanticipated review!
(As opposed to the predictable anticipated version, which I admit I don't represent well.)
In any event, The evening was one of those special occasions that don't come around very often, which in my case means that my kid took me to Dinner, I still paid, but he took me, as in his car, a gesture in good faith to show his appreciation for having me as his mom.
So, I chose to go to Longhorn Steakhouse, I had been to Longhorn a handful of times, albeit different locations, still 'Longhorn' none the less and for the most part I always associated it with good food and good service, if not a bit pricey.
The reason for giving it only 3 stars was primarily based on the chef not delivering on what the menu promised. But maybe it wasn't his fault.
Although the night air was a bit chilly, and the wind rather brisk, I was glad to be getting out after a long week.
For a Friday night, I was surprised to notice that the place wasn't packed, and even better, there was no wait to be seated.
I personally prefer a more intimate 'out of the way' setting, so I was thankful my daughter in law spoke up and asked if we could be seated at the booth tucked away in a corner of the room with a lovely view of the fireplace. It lended a warm and inviting feeling to the overall space as well as a better vantage point for 'people watching'.
I found the quick service better than average and I'm certain the waiter introduced himself, I just don't remember what his name was.
This is important. If you're my waiter and I remember your name, you've made an impression and are more likely to be tipped well.
The Waiter with no name was pleasant enough and I was impressed by the attention he showed us in making sure our drinks were refilled and that he asked how everything was. I like attentiveness that doesn't go overboard.
My son and I ordered the 12oz Prime Rib his preference being cooked 'well done' and as for myself, I like my meat a little pink, which to me means medium to medium well.
We all had a choice of a salad ( House or Ceaser), or an additional side to substitute . We each had a salad. Not too much to say about salad. Except what you put on them. Thats what really differentiates one salad from another. Dressing.
I prefer to ponder who thought up to call it that.
I'm strange that way.
It may seem sublime, but I find it deeper than that.
Before deciding on our main course , we ordered up the appetizers. One of white cheddar stuffed mushrooms which for me gets a ratting if 'okay', and the second choice being some type of shrimp 'do dad', ( obviously I wasn't much impressed with the shrimp appetizer or I would have remembered it's name). Reference 'no name' waiter earlier.
I personally found the shrimp appetizer to be a bit too 'spicy' for my sensitive taste buds, but the kids didn't comment and instead gobbled them up without hesitation while my sons wife kept ordering sweet tea refills.
The main course arrived in short order and was brought out to us piping hot, fresh from the kitchen by what I can only assume to be the 'kitchen girl', (nice of her to bring it to us but again that 'no name' thing), and wasn't sure if she would be getting part of the tip or not and found it rather inappropriate to ask, however, that did not stop my daughter in law from asking for 'A-1 sauce'
*Side note; evidently no one ever told her that some chefs take personal offense to this request.
Having said that we continued on with our meal and noticed right away that my sons Prime Rib was anything but 'well done', he found it very undercooked, ( I found it to be 'sub prime'), but he did not send it back, and ate it anyway, ( I assumed that maybe he was a little embarrassed by the A-1 request made earlier),
And while I must complement the expeditious service and attentiveness of our waiter, I was somewhat disappointed with my choice of the Prime Rib. I feel it was misrepresented in the menu by saying 'melt in your mouth' because clearly this was not the experience I was having . I personally found my serving although cooked to the 'medium' state I requested, it was more on the 'tough and chewy' side rather than the 'melt in my mouth' sensation referenced in the menu that prompted me to order it in the first place.
The hi-light of the table talk was when the waiter asked us how many containers we would be needing and my sons wife chimed in, '3 and 1/2' !
All in all it was an enjoyable evening and felt good to be in the presence of loved ones that love me back every bit as much.
To me, that's what makes Mother's Day one of my favorite days of the year. Just knowing I'm loved and appreciated, even though we are a bit on the kooky side, I wouldn't have it any other way.
Too bad I can't say the same for the Prime Rib at Longhorn.
Always
Opinionated,
Felicia B read more