Always a great experience and wonderful food! The happy hour here is a hidden gem! My take is get the steak forks and a side of fries. Bartenders are always attentive even when they're slammed with restaurant service. There's live music sometimes and a piano player which makes for a great atmosphere! read more

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THE PARMESAN CRACKERS HIT THE SPOT. Arrived a bit late on a Saturday night and they were very busy, I'd recommend not being late like me, there is a 15 min grace period but after that the table goes to who's next. We sat at the bar, got drinks and food. Our bartender James was amazing, very attentive and friendly. The restaurant looked amazing, most were dressed casually but you can certainly dress up for an occasion if you wish. We were seated very close to the musicians and they have live music every day, it was such a lovely touch to the entire experience. The Parmesan crackers were offered sort of like a bread before the meal and they were delicious, tasted like a healthy cheez it. I had the fortune teller drink and my friend had a lemon drop, both were delicious and we felt great after. My friend had the pan chicken which she really enjoyed but did wish the portion was larger. I had the lamb ragu pappardelle which was a buttery type of sauce, very filling and the lamb was very tender. We finished our visit with a scoop of raspberry sorbet and another of salted caramel ice cream which were also delicious. They had various ice cream flavors, I'd love to go back and actually try their steak! read more

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Mason Street is always so hit of miss! Came in on a Monday night, and it was quite busy. We were told it would've an hour and half for a table. We checked and there were plenty of reservations online so we made one for 20 minutes later. We still had to wait 15 min past the reservation time, but way quicker than waiting an hour. Seems like they hold tables for online rezos instead of accommodating walk ins. Service was somewhat slow and it took a while to get a bread basket of flatbread, which was delicious. We got the caesars which are delicious as always. Mac and cheese and delmonico potato sides were ok - Mac was just ok, and the potatoes were good but they've been better in the past. Ribs and Heritage Steak were both pretty great. Our waitress was very nice, seemed like she was handling a lot. Dessert was Apple Crostada which was delicious. Overall dinner was good, but felt overpriced compared to other steakhouses in the area. read more

Mason Street Grill - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Everything was very slow. Ran out of potatoes I ordered. Was 20-30 mins to get drinks. 45 mins from ordering food to served. Unacceptable. Would never come back. read more

I was between and 3 and 4 with my visit this time! Visited before and was impressed, so was looking forward to it. We got there right as they opened. Everyone was so friendly and willing to be helpful. I appreciate the different areas for sitting, we got a booth this time. They had the risotto special which we have had before which is usually sooo tasty, this time it was just meh! I think the risotto was either under or over cooked--couldn't tell which but wasn't the consistency we were used to. The scallops however were great. I was excited for the Surf n Turf dish I got cause of the lobster but I did notice it was stuffed with something else in addition to the cheese on top, which tasted like the plastic container it was stored in while also being a weird grainy texture. We figured it was probably to supplement the meat inside which seemed skimpy to begin with. Broccoli was delicious (my favorite) and the mac n cheese was just okay! Espresso martini was made perfectly, I really love a more coffee tasting one. read more

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That was the finest Filet Mignon I ever had. The flavor was delicious - juucy with a nice char on the edges. My two guests from Germany and Peru ordered NY Strips and commented it was the best steak they had. Overall, a wonderful experience! read more

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This is the restaurant attached to the Pfister Hotel. So it is on the pricey side. I came here twice during my stay. Here is the low down. Bread basket: not on the menu but ask for it. You get two slices of freshly made bread and Lavosh crackers coupled with the perfect consistency of spreading butter. And best of all it is free. Petite Filet mignon: had it medium rare, but meat was dry. Seasoning is ok. Definitely not worth the $56. Butternut squash ravioli: you get 5 pieces. Never had anything like it. Flavors were good but felt the paste edges were a bit hard which may indicate that it was sitting out a bit. Again not worth the price. Dark chocolate cake: for $12 it is a huge slice. I would definitely get it to share. But for being dark chocolate I felt it was still very sweet. Sorbet: I tried lemon, mango, blood orange. Skip the blood orange, when I tasted it, I could make out the blood orange at all. Lemon and mango were great. It's $5 for the first scoop and then $2.50 for additional scoops. Based on what I tried. The bread and sorbet are the only things worth it to me. Service is excellent and should be as this price. But I have to save James at the bar deserves serious kudos. I've never seen any bartender manage so many orders all at once while still making you feel like you are getting personal service. If you are just coming for drinks, this is a good option. The restaurant can be accessed from within the hotel and from the street. There is hotel parking garage and a lot across the street for parking. Unsure if they validate as I didn't have car. Restaurant is a decent size for the city with bar seating, small tables and booths. They do take reservations. read more

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The service was hands down the best I've ever had at a restaurant--top to bottom, truly exceptional. 10/10 experience. Huge shoutout to Tyler. Also the restaurant is located in the phister hotel which was absolutely beautiful!! The bread was mid, but the Asiago-crusted crackers with whipped butter were excellent--easily the highlight of the bread service. The warm beet salad with goat cheese was wonderful. The nuts added a nice earthy balance and a great crunch, but the goat cheese was the star for me--light, herby, and perfectly paired with the beets. For entrées, I had the Linz Heritage Farms 16oz ribeye, cooked to perfection and topped with a blue cheese crust that complemented the steak without overpowering it. Excellent execution, chefs kiss. My wife ordered the butternut squash ravioli, and it was out of this world--rich, balanced, and one of the best dishes of the night. The mac and cheese was okay--nothing special, but a solid side dish. The Delmonico potatoes were absolutely phenomenal (10/10). Think au gratin-style potatoes taken to another level, with a rich cheese sauce baked right in. Easily the standout side. The Brussels sprouts were well seasoned and delicious, and the dipping sauce really brought everything together. Dessert sealed the deal. The crème brûlée was absolutely to die for, and the cappuccino and Shirley Temple our waiter made were phenomenal. read more

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We had a great experience at Mason Street Grill before a show at the Pabst. May be the best French onion soup I've ever had. Crab cakes and beef carpaccio are a must order for apps as well. Beef short rib for the main course was delicious! I will say, on a busy Saturday, the kitchen seemed slammed so entrees at our table came out a little less hot than we would have liked but nothing overly unacceptable. Whatever you do, don't skip the key lime pie. Great ambiance overall made possible by top notch service provided by our waiter Tyler who was knowledgeable and hyper aware of the time so we could make our show. read more

Mason Street Grill - French onion soup - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I stopped in for happy hour around 4:30 on a Thursday, and it was already quite busy. Fortunately, my two friends and I snagged a table by the window. We were immediately impressed by how comfortable the chairs were. Service was excellent! We drank the house bubbles, but they also had a couple more wine options, well drinks, and draft beers available for $5. Overall, a great happy hour spot with a fancy, yet welcoming vibe! read more

Mason Street Grill - House Bubbles. $5 during happy hour 4-6:30 - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Mason street grill happy hour for the win! Wow, what an amazing place for such a good price. Definitely recommend. Great service, comfy chairs, the food smelled great, and the holiday decorations made it so special. read more

Mason Street Grill - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Wonderful evening with a colleague in town. The service was on point, the atmosphere was inviting. I devoured a filet mignon so fast, forgot to take a picture. The cocktails are good too. Wine selection is one to marvel as most steak houses pairing the wine is an important element. I'll be back here for sure! read more

Mason Street Grill - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Excellent food, stellar service, warm friendly atmosphere. Marie the hostess was superb and very helpful and friendly.

Before our return to Milwaukee, Mason Street Grill was one of our first stops. We were tourists. We have lived here for two years, and we haven't returned. Restaurant behavior is so odd. Maybe it's because Mason Street is in a building that houses the Pfeister Hotel. Who knows? We finally dined there last Friday night with another couple. With nightly jazz, Mason Street immediately gives me that "downtown big-city" vibe. It's different than most restaurants in Milwaukee. Mason Street Grill has sophistication. Milwaukee isn't what one would call a sophisticated town. As a NYC native, it was a pleasant change of pace. After being escorted into the clubby, large dining room, we nestled into one of the booths. Sadly, the food on this particularly evening was not up to par. My swordfish had too much crap piled on it. The sauce, garnishes, etc killed the flavor of the swordfish. The steaks tasted fair, not as good as in the past. Perhaps Covid hit the Mason Street Grill with a knockout blow. I don't know. I must return to make a clear judgment. However, it still gets five stars despite the lapses from the kitchen. The bill for two appetizers, two appetizers, two glasses of wine and two very powerful cocktails came to $221.00. read more

Mason Street Grill - Jazz nightly - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

After about a year, I've decided to update my review. During this year, my father has had this love affair with Mason Street Grill. As I've previously mentioned, he loves Filet Mignon, jumbo shrimp cocktails, and Creme brûlée. And, Mason Street Grill has been knocking it out of the park for him. We've probably spent a couple of thousand dollars this year alone keeping him well fed and grinning. The people there are really fantastic. The service is top. And, we always have a stellar time. I give it five stars for all of the above. However, there are a few things they could upgrade: the vegetarian options are rather limited. The only main dish is a $34 pasta that was not good as it was drenched in vinegar (what is up with all the vinegar in Wisconsin?). I do like the sides: the Mac and cheese, French fries, whipped potatoes and green beans, but that isn't really ideal for a meal. It would be wonderful if they could offer at least one great Italian dish that would keep me as happy as my dad. But, that is just a suggestion. Hint. Hint. Thank you Mason Street Grill for making my father crave your wonderful restaurant and feel at home every time we dine there. read more

We went to Mason Street for my fiancé's birthday and we got the recommendation from a friend. We enjoyed the happy hour at the bar next-door before entering Mason Street for a dinner. Our waiter was super super friendly and fun to talk to. We got free dessert for my fiancé's birthday, which was super delicious. The steak was a little under seasoned and didn't have much flavor. The ravioli was very fresh and tasted really good. read more

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A fabulous evening at Mason street Grill! Our server was Grady and he was professional, kind and made great recommendations. We so appreciated his knowledge and humor. For our appetizer, we had beef carpaccio (excellent!) and our entrees were sea bass and surf and turf -- both very good. For dessert, Grady recommended the apple crostina and we just loved it! A truly wonderful evening. We highly recommend Grady as well as a trip to Mason Street Grill! read more

Honestly this would be a five star review were it not for our arrival and seating experience. First the good! The petite filet was fantastic. The mushroom soup was flavorful and packed with that umami essence. We shared sides, so I got a sampling of a few. The broccoli was charred perfectly. The garlic spinach was creamy and flavorful. The gnocchi Mac and cheese was outstanding, as you would expect any cheese dish in Wisconsin. Our server was a spitfire, she was all over the place and on top of every aspect of our orders. As for the bad. We made reservations days in advance. The hostess broke up our seating and we were seated at different tables. Understandable if they didn't have tables our facilities to seat our group, but they did and those tables were empty. Again, 5 star food but do not recommend for groups. read more

We showed up on a Friday without a reservation and were incredibly lucky that the bar area had seating. We were seated right away. The waiter was prompt and all the staff were overall really nice and approachable. We ordered lots of sides for our steaks and they were all amazing! The food overall was incredible and the steak was cooked perfectly. The N.A. cocktail was a little too sweet, but overall tasted good. I'd come back here and recommend others to stop by as well! read more

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Food and service stunning. Service amazing. So why did I rate a 3 and walk out from an otherwise stunning bourbon selection: Your staff fawned over a less-than-gentleman patron/connected to staff whose language was loud and just getting vulgar. Two couples left. I and another couple saw it initially as entertainment. Otherwise, nice venue for large groups, especially a high circular high-top to watch the process. Time and a place for everything: Staff, set the proper example! This is your mulligan. Missed a great Pappy's 12-year experience at a great price. read more

Always a nice place to stop by for dinner and pleasant service. The food is pretty good, they recently changed their seared tuna dish to a poke but that was good too. They have delicious desserts and a nice warm bread basket that they serve on the house. read more

Mason Street Grill - Ahi Tuna Poke - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

It's not every day that you visit a restaurant that you know will stay with you forever. Today was one of those days. I visited Mason Street Grill after doing some research of the area for a good steak dinner. After a few minutes, I was sold and booked a reservation. When I arrived, I was met by the GM and she sat me kitchen side. Sitting at the kitchen bar added a homie feeling to the experience. It felt like I was at home watching my parents cook as I waited in anticipation for dinner. The art and enthusiasm the chef and his team had was electrifying and it was fun watching them cook. You call they all have a passion for cooking. As for the food, I was blown away. The crab cake was phenomenal and the steak was one of the best I ever had. Also, their carrot cake is to die for. I will be back. read more

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Visiting from out of town and thought let's try Mason street grill, so glad we did. Sat at the bar and Candie, our server was awesome. She was friendly and knowledgeable. My wife and I both had the rainbow trout. It was delish. We will be back for sure! Drinks, food, staff and ambiance all top shelf! read more

I popped in here with some co-workers after work one day for a little happy hour. They had some great craft cocktails, but were smaller portions and a little more expensive than I'd usually pay for something like that. Their menu does run on the more expensive side, but we enjoyed the atomosphere and drinks. I was starving so I grabbed a bowl of their French onion soup which was delicious! I highly recommend that. I will have to go back sometime and try dinner! read more

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Three of us dined at the restaurant recently with an out-of-town visitor. Our server was very good and recommended wines that matched with our dishes well, but the service was a bit slow probably because the restaurant was quite full. The menu is large, and there are quite a few choices other than steaks despite its reputation as a steak house. I ordered Hudson Canyon Seared Scallops as my main course; the dish was quite flavorful, although the scallops were not as tender as those that I had at other restaurants in town. I also ordered the Seafood Gumbo soup and found the soup to be better than most outside those I had in New Orleans. The restaurant has a fine dining setup, and the price certainly reflects that. The quality of food is good but nothing amazing. As a hotel restaurant, it needs to have the capacity to serve a large number of customers when holding events, likely requiring standardization and limiting room for innovation. So, for the same price or a little less, one can find better-quality food elsewhere in Milwaukee based on my view. read more

After going to carnevore and carbon steak this steakhouse doesn't seem that great. We made a reservation for 6 people on a Thursday night. For 6 people the bill was $616... my 7 oz filet was okay. My steak at carnevore and carbon steak were about same price and tastes way more amazing. They charge $18 for mushrooms !!! - get out of here. Brussel sprouts not that great. The waiter also took forever to bring our drinks. Overall it's way overpriced for what you get. read more

Mason Street Grill - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

So good we went twice in 3 days! We had a lovely stay at the Pfister and it was a pleasant surprise to have such a great restaurant onsite. I highly recommend if you're in Milwaukee! Food was AMAZING, service was great and we simply loved it. read more

Came for happy hour after a work event. One of the strangest interactions i ever had w a server, who didn't come to check on us. Wanted to catch the fourth quarter of the Bucks playoff game and in a sporty atmosphere so we left cash on the table and put on our coats. (Have I mentioned the server did not check on us?) Tipped the musicians, gave the presumably very busy server a thumbs up on the way out... and were shouted at about needing to pay. Wine was tasty! Musicians classy. read more

We were seated at the chef/ bar area pretty quickly and our server was super attentive. the tuna was a complimentary item for sitting in the area and was a 10/10. i love good seafood especially tuna. The Fig Mule was super good as well. The steak was yummy too ! I had asked for medium but it looked more medium well done but still overall tasty. It was a chill place with some good food, good servers and good managers all around :) I'd love to come back soon read more

Mason Street Grill - Petite Filet Mignon* - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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One thing needs to be clear up front: This place has the best carrot cake I have ever had in my life. Ever. And it's not even close. And I've had a lot of carrot cake. Incredible moist texture, rich flavor and perfect cream cheese icing. The rest of this is a review for the bar at Mason Street Grill, but we've also had takeout from the dining room and were completely delighted with the service and quality of the food. Bottom line, Mason Street Grill is a special occasion kind of place that isn't stuffy and stressful. Count on easygoing and friendly staff, quick and very accomodating service. They make a truly exceptional old fashioned too. It's not a cheap place. A total of four cocktails and one appetizer (great margherita flatbread) came to about $100. Cheap though I am, I thought it was worth it for great food and drinks in a very comfortable and warm environment. We'll definitely return the next time we're in Milwaukee. read more

Mason Street Grill - Old fashioned and a traditional gin martini - New American Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Service was outstanding. Food was unimpressive. NY Strip was bland, even with the Madeira sauce. Brussel sprouts were overly seasoned. Apple salad didn't taste fresh. Bread was nice. read more

No wonder they do such a great job here! Just met the manager Barkhus- wow! Knows every regular, covers the floor to make sure all are happy and welcomes all guests! She's great! read more

We are return visitors to The Pfister Hotel and have always enjoyed our stays. This was our first visit to Mason Street Grill and we were impressed with the food and the service. Olivia was a delight to have as our server! She was helpful with our questions about the entrees and well-informed on the menu. My scallops were very good, but the highlight (for both of us) was my husband's filet. Living in northern Cook County, we have been to most of the top steakhouses in Chicago and his Filet with Brandy Peppercorn Sauce was phenomenal! One of the best ever. We shared Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée for dessert. It was a perfect end to day one of our Milwaukee getaway. read more

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We had such a wonderful experience, and a huge part of that was thanks to our server, Sophie! She was absolutely incredible--so attentive without ever feeling overbearing, genuinely sweet, and made us feel so welcomed the entire time. Her recommendations were spot-on (she clearly knows the menu well!) and made our meal even better. It's rare to come across service this thoughtful and warm. We'll definitely be coming back--and asking for Sophie! read more

We decided to spend our anniversary at The Pfister Hotel and this was our choice for dinner for the night and what a great choice it was. The experience from walking into the space to leaving was on point. The hostesses were very pleasant and welcoming. I had made a reservation for us to sit at the counter near the kitchen as I wanted to watch the food preparation. I love sitting and watching how orders play out and the interactions with the staff. If you have not had dinner at the counter, I highly recommend it. It is actually quite comfortable and roomy, and the lighting is better as it is not as dark as the bar area or the dining room. When I made the reservation on OpenTable, they tend to ask if it is a special event, so I said it was an anniversary. Once we were seated, our server Kasey came over to greet us and mentioned that he heard we were celebrating an anniversary, so he brought over two glasses of bubbles on the house to get us started. We decided to start with the lamb meatballs for me and the Seafood Gumbo for the Doctor. Both of these were excellent. The meatballs were on the dense side and I loved that. There was plenty of meat there and the texture and flavor were wonderful. The mint pesto and tzatziki sauce were a wonderful complement to the meatballs and made for a nice dipping sauce for the bread. The mint was not overpowering. I tried some of the Seafood Gumbo and it was great. Very dense in ingredients and flavor. I am a big fan of okra and the addition of the crab fried rice was a nice touch. I know this is a steak house, but man they had braised short ribs on the menu and I love that meat! The meat was served with a vanilla demi sauce and potato/parsnip puree. The meat was very flavorful and tender...didn't need a knife at all to cut it. The puree was good but I am bias as I love any type of puree or mashed potato. The Doctor got the herb crusted Halibut, served with roasted pepper sauce, lemon beurre blanc and a jalapeño relish. It was served with grilled asparagus. I didn't try it because I am not a fish fan, but The Doctor loved it. He said it was cooked very well and the flavors were very good. He was especially complimentary about the way the asparagus was cooked and loved it. Because it was our anniversary, dessert was on the house - a lovely chocolate mousse, lovely presentation. We came back the next night also for dinner, but got burgers instead of steak. The previous night while waiting for our dinner, we saw them sitting o the counter and they looked great. They did not disappoint, 10 oz of meat cooked our way. I got mine with fries, but The Doctor was allowed to switch them out for creamed spinach, which was very good. Our server Kasey was just wonderful, very pleasant and attentive. He was on point with making sure we had a great time both nights. I would definitely recommend asking to sit in his section as he was great. For our anniversary dinner, dessert was provided but I wanted key lime cheesecake to take back to the room to have with bubbles...Kasey threw that in at no cost, which was very nice of him to do. I just can't say enough about our experience here at Mason Street Grill. We don't get to Milwaukee that often, but man we will be dining here when we do. read more

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Fantastic sidewalk dining ambiance, friendly service (thanks Hailey) & solid food! This place freaking nails it! This place is chill and classy at the same time, nestled inside a stunning old school hotel. Went tapas style with my folks while wandering MKE, everything was lovely. The burrata was so freaking fresh & the octopus had a perfect texture. Flatbread was also solid. Plan on swinging by next time I'm in MKE (and hungry) to tackle some entrees! read more

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Husband and I went back to celebrate our 2nd year proposal anniversary here and the experience was still great. Loved seeing the updated menu - lots of diversity! We tried the fried clams, grilled octopus w hummus, curry goat & sweet potato gnocchi and bbq ribs w fries. Everything tasted flavorful and yummy. Especially the octopus was not dry or rubbery at all. The service was great. Our server took good care of us and the chef sent us a complementary delicious chocolate & strawberry dessert! We would definitely go back. read more

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Delicious. Service was amazing, shout-out to Brad. The chefs table was SO cool, I would recommend to try to get a seat up there to anyone. You are basically sitting in the kitchen watching everyone cook. All the food minus the red snapper was out of this world. Would 10/10 NOT recommend the snapper. The French onion soup is the best I've ever had. We also got carrot cake to go and everyone recommended it, but I just thought it was good, they must Carmel sauce on it which is different! All in all 5/5 would definitely recommend. On the higher price point side. read more

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Nice, typical steakhouse ambiance. Would have been better with some soft music in the background. Food was very good. We had the crab cake, house chopped salad, halibut and steak and fries. The complimentary birthday cake was excellent! Very chocolatey and rich. They were out of their signature Brandy Old Fashioned. Huh??? A bit disappointed with some little things... our server brought the salads and I specifically asked for fresh cracked pepper. She pointed out the mill on the table. Disappointing since I saw every other table getting the service with their salads. We should have gotten new, clean silverware with every course. Instead the bus-boy took my used fork off my plate and put it back, upside down, on the bare table for my next course. He also never replaced my knife, so I used my butter knife with my salad. The server told me I didn't need a knife for the fish. Actually, yes, I used my husband's. Again, little things, but when you're paying hundreds for a meal, I expect high-end service as well as good food. read more

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Went on Easter evening. Restaurant was not busy at all. We had an outstanding server for the three of us. We all had filets, and they were deliciously cooked to perfection. We also all got the 'half lobster thermador' add-on. That was rough. The meat was chewy, the rest cold, and an extremely small portion for almost $40 a piece. Not happy with that. But besides our lobster being a bust, the rest of the evening was wonderful. We ended with delicious deserts like carrot cake and baked Alaska for 2. We are big surf n turf folks, so we might not return with a lobster presentation like that. read more