At here about a month ago. Had a filet mignon, twice baked potatoes, and banana foster cheesecake. Overall the twice baked potato was amazing. When it came to the filet, it was good, however for the price point I think there are definitely better venues in downtown Chicago. Service was alright, but felt like there was some ample waiting in between. I'd give 3.5* for the filet. Good filet, good size, however it wasn't the best filet I've had. Twice baked potato was extra worthy, so I'll give it bumps the overall up to 4*. read more

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An absolute disappointment. I went here on a Thursday early evening. The restaurant was not full perhaps 15% capacity. We were greeted promptly. I asked for a booth or remote table as my date and I had serious conversation ahead. We were taken to a table next to 3 teenage girls on a romp with daddys credit card and next to a family from Ohio . I asked to be moved more privately in the large mostly empty restaurant and was told open area seating was all the offer. This was b.s. as a man came in who was a regular and was seated alone tucked away as we had also asked. The woman who brought us to the table set this football on a plate a menu on the other did not welcome us nor held out the chair for my date. She also put her bare hands on the plates. The waitress speedily ran through the "best money can buy" schtick. Ask for drink orders but took several reminders for me to get my tea. I asked that the plates be changed which cause her to launch into mocking us. " These are display plates if you havent been to a better restaurant this is how it is presented we even have salad forks and butter knives.....you know what ill just take them now since you dont know that. " i also asked her to take the football as my date is under five foot and i would rather look at her face and a football. Who the hell puts a ball on a tee in front of a vertically challenged guest. The steak was very good. The fries great. The shrimp was warm. The baked potato was great except 4 requests for fresh ground pepper went ignored. The chocolate cake was very good but dry. Requests for lemons for the water was also ignored. Fortunately my warm raw shrimp cocktail came with lemon. I realize i may look like a hick and maybe smell like one. But i do eat at NOMI and Les Nomades and Ruth Chris. I know what a salad fork is. I also know what a filthy disay plate looks like and that i dont want a woman who handles menus and shakes hands putting her paws all over the eating table. If i wanted to pay 200+dollars to be mocked and ignored Ill just give the money to my teenage daughter. For steaks ill go to Ruth Chris Chop house or Gibsons or even Golden Corral where the rough attitude and snotty comments only cost 14.95. read more

The quality of the food was great, and it came promptly considering the late hour. That aside: - I absolutely hated how the menu came on a football. And because the football wasn't sufficient, they carted out raw meat wrapped up in plastic. Not cute. - The mint jelly alongside the lamb - interesting, not really necessary. - A great creme brulee shouldn't share a consistency with rice pudding, and it certainly shouldn't be the size of a personal pan pizza. read more

With other great steak-houses in Chicago, including the original Morton's, Shula's has steep competition. I've always been a fan of Shula's because they consistently prepare their steaks to perfection. The selection of sides is comparable to other steak houses - creamed spinach, hash browns, baked potatoes, crab mac & cheese, etc. They're dessert selection is also the standard, but falls a little short in the taste department. The seven layer chocolate cake tasted the same as Trader Joe's super chocolate cake. (Still good, but at $$ a slice, I'd expect something a bit more gourmet) The Shula's in NY has a better ambiance to it, but the one here is nice enough. The waitress we had sounded very rehearsed - think bad impersonation of a weather girl. That was annoying, but she was attentive, so I guess that she does her job well. When it comes down to it, you go to Shula's for a truly great steak, but not much else. read more

I visited Shula's last week while visiting Chicagoland. The hostess was great! I ordered the scallops. They were very large and flavorless. In addition, the entrees are ala carte: sides are separate and can be ordered at an additional cost. The scallops were served lukewarm. I also ordered a baked potato, which was hot and bland. This is a very expensive dining experience and I would not classify it as worthy in comparison to some of the more expensive steak houses in the SF Bay area. This place would not be on my "Return" list. read more

I have eaten here only once and will likely not go back. Not because the meal was bad, because it was actually pretty good. Rather, it was because of what I ate here the first time. Goaded by a co-worker, I agreed to take on the Shula's 48oz Porterhouse challenge. Clean your plate, and you get your name on a plaque. Three of us engaged this challenge. However, unlike the other two, I went the extra mile and ate the assorted side dishes we ordered for the table (hash brown potatoes were among the very best I've ever had.) The quality of the steak was good, perhaps not worth the expense, and well cooked. I'm actually amazed that they were able to cook such a large piece of meat so both the strip and loin sections were perfectly done. So, after polishing off a 3lb. steak, various potato and vegetable sides and what amounted to a bottle of wine, one would think I'd be done. And, truth be told, I really was. Until I saw others at the table get their desserts, and decided that, yes, I really did need that 7 layer chocolate cake. While able to leave the restaurant under my own power, I quickly settled into a deep food coma once returning to the office. This account has become a oft told, almost legendary, tale among those that were there. However, unlike some legends, time has not added any embellishments to it. It's all true and is remains the height of my culinary gluttony. read more

Reviews seem to run hot or cold here. I'm not gonna bury the lede, so here's the deal. I'm a picky eater. I particularly don't care for hunks of fat on my steaks, and certainly no gristle. A steakhouse lives or dies on its steak. I ordered the 16 oz New York Steak. And I ate all of it. No scraps, no nothing. I ate every last bit of it. Oh sure, that last bite was kind of fatty and gristly, but the ghost of Don Shula (I know, I know... he's still alive) told me to either eat it or drop and give him twenty. So I did it for Coach. I ate it all. Because it was just that good. No, it was amazing. They had clearly fired it at high temp, and the nicely trimmed fat along the edge was almost bacon-y in texture and taste. If I were to be reeeeaaaallly picky, I'd say that it was a little too salty, but this is small potatoes. Okay, the sides were all also very nice. We tried the grilled asparagus (excellent), mashed potatoes (fine), potatoes gratin (good, but not as good as I hoped), and corn relish (meh). I also enjoyed their version of the gin rickey, with some pureed berry in the mix to make it interesting. read more

If you really like Shula, and football, the memorabelia presented here will probably make you really happy. If not, it'll be an obscure-theme steak house with solid steak and surf, but nothing that makes you really impressed. On the other hand, if you do like the Dolphin's, it might be compelling because of the atmosphere, with standard upscale steakhouse darkwoods and moody lighting. One confession. Once upon a time a group of us took a hindu vegetarian here. Someone gave him a piece of bacon wrapped scallop. He took one bite, then proceeded to eat 3 more pieces ravenously. He asked what it was, and my friend told him that it's a vegetarian specialty. None of the rest of us had the heart to tell him otherwise. ... Shouldn't have done that... :( read more

My husband and I went here over the weekend, and I was very much looking forward to it. For appetizers I had lobster bisque and my husband had french onion soup, both of which were very good, but after eaten I realized they took up precious steak space in my stomach, so in future i will skip the appetizer in places like that. I ordered the kansas city sirloin and my husband had the fillet mingion. Mine was cooked perfectly, as was my husbands, but mine was not all that I had been dreaming about. THe fillet, however, was very delicious. For sides we got mushrooms and lobster mashed potatoes, without the lobster. Both of the sides were really just average, like something you could make for yourself at home, especially the mashed potatos. Good, but not all that. Cheesecake for dessert, which again was tasty, but didn't stand out amongst the cheesecakes of my past. Service left a left a little to be desired. I'd agree with another reviewer who wrote that the waiters telling you the menu was a little annoying. Sounded robotic, which i guess it would if you said it 20 times a day, but it makes it hard to remember what he said. Had to ask for water refills twice, and no one asked if we wanted more drinks when our martini glasses were empty. Overall, food was good,(not great) but for sure not worth the money.(Cost $180 including tip) If you are looking for a high quality steakhouse downtown, go to Ruth's Chris. It's way better. read more

I was THIS close to giving a three star update review because of a sub-standard visit during Restaurant Week. Your server matters. Backup: Restaurant week. We were already coming from a disaster of a night (see David Burke's review) and came to Shula's as our back-up for our anniversary dinner. We had a different server who was not very friendly and even rushed us a bit. When we requested the restaurant week menu, service DRAMATICALLY dropped and he had attitude about bringing us that menu. For the rest of the meal, he was just snooty and not friendly. Nothing forces the restaurant from participating, but don't you want to RETAIN customers? [Sidenote: As usual, the food was excellent and cooked to perfection.] The poor service almost had me running to yelp to change my professed love for this steakhouse. Yet, I decided to give Shula's another chance with our Groupon. The Groupon visit was the quality that it should be. However, in doing so, we requested the server we had the first time - Milen. He is absolutely amazing and makes Shula's a great experience. We even told him about our not great experience the last time, and the drinks were on the house. Of course, the food was exceptional as always. [We also find that splitting a steak is the right amount of food when sharing sides and appetizers.] They do care about customer service. Milen, you saved the review and won our patronage back. However, we will always try and get in his section. read more

I went to Shula's Steakhouse on 10/04/2013 for a late bday dinner to myself. I made reservations for 8 or 9. I arrived, valet parked my car and was seated promptly by the hostess. Being an avid fan of football, I personally loved the steak menu on the football. It was cute and a great touch. The ambiance of Shula's is great for a date night, but also great if you want to catch the game at the bar. I forgot my servers name but he was very helpful and funny. I had a BOGO coupon for my Birthday, so I ended up ordering the T-Bone Medium with the crab mac and cheese and I ordered the ribeye to go. T-bone (medium)-It was really juicy and very flavorable (i know its not a real word). I like the cut but it wasn't my favorite. It has a little too much fat for my taste. To compare, the rib-eye I took home is more my flow and was DELICIOUS and I probably will stick with ordering a filet or rib-eye. I also ordered the crab mac and cheese, which was a big enough that i had plenty to take home. It was good, although I'm not sure how tiny the crab pieces where, I didn't see a lot of them in the crab mac and cheese. When I go again, I probably will order another side. I didn't order dessert bc I was stuffed with dinner. I ended up taking part of my T-bone home, along with the Ribeye and more than half the crab mac and cheese. All in all, it was a good experience and I probably would go again for a special occasion. I can't say its the best steak I've ever had, but it was pretty darn good. I wish i could give 3.5 stars. Better than average read more

As a born and bred Chicago native I am reluctant to sing the praises of a non local chain steak house but we had a travel zoo voucher: 2 steaks an appetizer and a side $69. That is a great deal. We of course added wine and another side and dessert. The steak was very good. I had the fillet and it was cooked perfectly my husband the porterhouse, equally good and well prepared. The room was pretty, the service was good. The wine list was way over priced. 1 bottle of red on the whole menu under $40 If I remember correctly. Overall a very good meal. read more

We came with a party of 12 people on Saturday night. Two of our guests requested hot chocolate milk (it was a cold, blustery evening). The server bemoaned how he would have to walk down the stairs to get it. Minor complaint, but it was indicative of the service we received. For whatever reason, they were only able to find two menus for our table of 12. I understand cost cutting, but at $95 per person (out the door, with drinks), you would think they could splurge on a few menus. Once dinner was served (didn't take too long), the waiter disappeared. I found myself cutting my fish with the butter knife. Finally I walked over to the empty table next to ours and grabbed a knife. The beef tenderloin tips were deliciously tender, I strongly recommend them. The blackened snapper was fresh, its preparation o.k., nothing to rave about. The space is very nice, high ceilings, very relaxing. The location, in the Sheraton Hotel, could not be more convenient. If the place improved its service and ordered a few menus, it may be worth trying again. read more

The steak Oscar uses hollandaise instead of bearnaise, and has red peppers on it, but they didn't add much. The sides were average, service was fine. Very average high end steakhouse. The asparagus was thin and diminuitive looking, but actually tasted really good with balsamic. In the end I felt bored? I almost never get "bored" at dinner, but I was here. Three stars for being "fine" and having quality prepared food. read more

If you are a BIG HUGE steak lover - then GO HERE! I did not eat steak during my visit - but I did order the onion rings, fries and pastrami sandwich + french onion soup - I know, not what they are known for - and probably why its only a 3 star. The onion rings and the soup were REALLY good though! This was in the Sheraton and we were staying there and we did not want to venture out on this night - so we ate here. Its a good dining option. read more

Oh boy, I spent 2 hours there and it was not what I expect from such an expensive place. Let's start with the mildly positive: the food was OK, but definitely not worth the price. $25 for a piece of chicken with no sides (well you get a few slices of peppers and a couple mushrooms), $40 for the meat cuts; and another $7 for some hash-browns. I didn't find the food very flavorful or particularly creative. My wife got a couple of Filet Mignon steaks with some sauce which were, like my food, just OK but not amazing. It looked a bit like a Dominick's steak with some canned sauce. Now the service; our waitress was definitely nice but she had to deliver pretty much the entire menu (including prices). The incomplete written menu was one football for the table. The tirade also came with a visual representation of what the various cuts. Some people might appreciate it such a "personal" service, but after 5 minutes of mechanical repeating, you forget what is offered and just tune out. I was enjoying a conversation with the other guests which had to come to an abrupt end. The service staff was friendly, helpful and discrete. Maybe a tad slow to get our food (the restaurant was empty at the time) but the bread was amazingly good, so I just nibbled on it to wait. I will give it 2 stars because while the food was decent, is was way overpriced and the constant repeating of the menu by the waiters to other tables around us was just annoying. To top all that, my host could not get a frozen margarita because "the machine was broken". I felt really bad because I suggested we tried that place out of convenience and I didn't end up paying for it. I won't be going there again. read more

Ate here 3 nights while at a trade show alone and each time was better and better!! Come if your single and feel comfortable!!! James is a gem and welcoming to all at the bar!!! read more

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Shula's steaks are supposed to be among the best quality. So I dove right in and got the bone-in filet mignon. Super tender meat and very rich in flavor. It was cooked with salt and pepper (other than the mean that's all I could taste) and there was a Bearnaise dipping sauce but I didn't need it at all. On the other hand, my husband said that the steak was pretty plain and he needed the sauce to add something extra (mind you we ate at Graham Elliot's the night before and those plates were flavor explosions in our mouths so he was still coming off that high). For the sides, we got creamed spinach, macaroni and cheese, and baked potato. The creamed spinach had to be the highlight. I also got a salad to start but it wasn't anything to brag about. Couldn't fit in dessert so we had to pass on that. Come here if only for the steaks. They really are the best. Oh and it's located inside the Sheraton Hotel. read more

Beautiful ambiance. Steaks are perfectly done to your liking. Great Customer Service.

Dined here on New Years Eve. Service was great! Red apple martini was excellent! Lobster was ok, personally I've had better. The porterhouse was cooked to perfection, prepared "medium" per my request. This place is expensive, like any other steakhouse of course but I felt the flavors were better than many other steakhouses I've been to. The baked potato was ginormous! Had a great time and experience. read more

I am not a steak person... So there...!! The bosses suggested to have dinner here because there's no way getting taxis while the thunderstorm is happening outside, so I thought... hmm... sure, why not.... I got the fillet mignon, while others were getting different cuts of steak. I don't know much about steak, so my coworker suggested the fillet mignon because she said it's the girly part of the steak... uhhmmm... sure.... Prices were on the higher end... but I wasn't paying, so, I'm just grateful for the dinner.... I had my steak medium rare. The waiter came out from the kitchen and asked everyone of us to cut through the center of our meats to check if they're cooked to our liking. She took out a flashlight to show the meat is cooked perfectly... Nice touch... The steak was great, and we also ordered asparagus, sauted mushroom, and crab mac and cheese to share as sides. I liked all the sides except the mac and cheese.... I think this is a really good place that comes with the price tag. Would probably come here again if I can afford it... read more

For a steakhouse, this place is pretty mediocre. It will satisfy any steak cravings you have, but the experience in itself is quite forgettable. Considering the price ($40+ for steak), I was expecting something spectacular. The steak itself is seasoned pretty bland --salt and pepper-- and usually that's fine because I like the natural flavor of the beef. However, something was just lacking. I ordered the 24 Oz. Prime Rib Au Jus while my date ordered the 24 Oz. Porterhouse. I preferred the porterhouse over mine since my prime rib was a little more on the fatty side. Ironically, what did stand out and earn an extra star for this place is the fresh baked bread they serve. When they serve it, it's still soft and warm on the inside, which I love. Another standout in our meal was their rockefeller oysters on the half shell, which is lightly baked with spinach, bread, and other things. It was really flavorful. Didn't care for the crab mac and cheese. Barely any crab in it. The overall vibe of the place felt really dreary. Not sure if it was the dim lighting or the lack of people in the restaurant, but it almost felt like a perfect place to hold a reception after a funeral. The servers memorize their presentations, and it was really rehearsed. They were nice, but it didn't seem like they wanted to work there. read more

Crab cakes were great, as was the lobster bisque. Price tag was rediculous. Redemption moment, company card. read more

The service was OUTSTANDING! I ordered the Flash Fried Lobster Tail and the Bluepoint Oysters for the appetizer. Had the 120z Filet that was cooked to perfection. The sauteed mushrooms as a side. All in all, this was a GREAT dining experience. read more

Sometimes it dificult to cratique a restaurant because of the expectation when you walk in the front door. You get a big bill and the question is did you get what you paid for. Some food will always be simple and standard. Creamed Spinach and Steamed Broccoli will always be just that. You have to relie everything else and your satisfaction. Yes I was staisfied. Dinner was completely enjoyable. Steaks were as expected, cooked perfect and tasted wonderful. Service was perfect. Atmosphere was comfortable. It was a great dinner with my best friend (an other chef also) with out kids and work talk. finished dinner with a walk and a Stoggie. Nice....... read more

I ordered take out from Shula's. I had the Cow Boy Ribeye and the Mashed Potatoes. I'm very glad I didn't order additional sides as the mashed potatoes were HUGE. I knew I wouldn't be able to finish the steak but the bartender on the phone recommended it. It was delicious but very fatty, this wasn't a shocker based on other reviews I had read. Now on the take out experience...The bartender told me 30 minutes, and thankfully I went down 15 min early because my food was already sitting there. I appreciate the fast service but I'd rather wait than have my expensive meal wait on me. Also, the pricing on the restaurants website has incorrect pricing. I was shocked when my steak was 50 as opposed to 43. Albeit,7 dollars is not that much but when none of the steaks were listed on the menu over $50 (except the 48oz porterhouse) I was pretty annoyed. In sum, good food not so great at take out but the bartenders were more than friendly. read more

We sat at the bar and the device was great, food was awesome, staff was friendly. Perfect stop on a cold night.

Wanted to love it. We had a table of 12 during a convention. Ordered the filet Oscar. Could have been good if it wasn't cold. Took the server 45 minutes to split our check out properly, and it was by no means busy. Beer menu is surprisingly small. Wine menu decent selection Won't be back. read more

We've been to this place several times. The steaks and seafood are great. The reason why we give it a perfect rating is the great service. We recommend going to the bar, sit in Sean's section, order a filet, and chat with him about him in Ireland. read more

The steaks at Shula's are exceptional. They are incredibly tender, juicy, and flavorful. The 8-oz petite filet is already more than enough meat for me. Salads are also fresh and flavorful. The menu offers seafood, lamb, and chicken but the beef is the clearly highlight here. read more

Love this place. Great steaks!!! Had to send steak back this visit for being over cooked. New steak, cooked perfectly was out in seconds, which raised an eyebrow, but I enjoyed it anyway. Server was gracious. I really hated to send the steak back but I had my palette set for the mouth watering steaks I have grown accustomed to at Shula's. read more

I ate here three times while in Chicago. In addition to the steaks, we enjoyed the salads and crab mac and cheese specifically!

Traveling alone and too lazy to go out. I sat at the bar and ordered a salad and app. Some steakhouses may snub their nose at that but this staff was great. The bar was full and the bar area had a large crowd. I had a team of people taking care of me. Very nice. The wedge salad was fabulous and the BBQ shrimp was amazing. The Shula's at home close some years ago and I remembered the shrimp to be exceptional. Sometimes that could backfire and it was more amazing in memory than in real life. But OMG still so good. Great drink selection and old school atmosphere. Didn't feel like a hotel restaurant at all. read more

Arrived christmas day evening. Was the only place open. Definitely was last second and only choice. Underdressed, but still received exceptional service. The food was on the pricier side. The portions were huge and the food was amazing. read more

The waiter told us that they have the best steaks that money can buy. I don't buy that. I got the bone-in ribeye which was tougher than I've had at other steakhouses. Do NOT miss the crab mac 'n' cheese and the sauteed spinach. Don't get the spinach creamed it just negates the nutritional value. I think it's gross anyway. Our waiter was very knowledgeable, professional and patient. We were the last party there and he waited without pouting The decor is your standard steakhouse decor but with BIG hints of the glory days of Shula's career. It's been over for a long time, Shula. Concentrate on getting better cuts of meat. read more

Prime ++ meats. I had the lamb chops and they were cooked perfectly. I'm not fond of gamey lamb, and this was not at all gamey. I suspect it is fresh, never frozen. The side dishes are very large, so one is plenty for two people. I like Malbec red wine, but I was alone and wanted something by the glass. My waiter pointed out an alternative that I liked very much. Service was very good. Cute flourishes, like bringing a hand light and asking you to cut into your meat and check that it is done to your liking. I would have given a 4 rating, but with only one other review that is pretty old and pretty angry, I'm offsetting that with 5 stars. read more

I should have known better after reading the reviews on Yelp that this was going to be a disappointing experience. I needed last min reservations for a steakhouse and Shula's had the only available slot for the time we wanted. So, reluctantly I booked it. When we first walked in, the place stunk like old sweat or dirty rags. It was so gross that I was ready to walk out! Even though we had reservations, we still had to wait 10 mins to be seated which I didn't understand why because there were a few empty tables when they seated us. We ordered 2 drinks from the bar while we waited and it came out to $30!!! I don't think I've ever ordered drinks that was so expensive! It's not like we ordered top quality wine.. It was only hard liquor. Although the drink I ordered wad the size of my head so maybe that's how they justified the price?? The food was mediocre as well. The cocktail shrimp was not as crunch or fresh as I thought it should have been considering how much they were charging for them. The presentation was also very sad looking as it was 4 shrimps on a small plate; there was no pazzaz whatsoever. The steak on the other hand was good - not great, but solid. The Bearnaise sauce on the side was very tasty. We also got a side of lobster mash potatoes and I was very, VERY disappointed. I guess just because they put 2 mini pieces of lobster on top, they can call it "lobster mash potatoes??" We might have very well ordered regular mashed potatoes for $4 less! We did decide to order desert, but the original one we ordered was going to be a minimum of 60 mins, but our primary waiter told us it was only going to be 30-45 mins. We found out when the 2nd waiter came by (and asked if we wanted coffee), and told us that particular desert was going to take 60 mins and not 30-45 mins! We decided to go with a different desert that took only 30 mins instead of 60. I don't understand why the 1st waiter decided to skip out on telling us the full truth. After all the drama, the desert was good, but just like rest of the meal, it was very mediocre. Shula's is not my first choice for a steakhouse and I can't imagine going back again after my experience. read more

Very expensive. $48 for the smallest filet - 8oz. Not quality beef. Waaaay undercooked. Sides were expensive and huge and delicious! Enough for four people. Burrata salad was phenomenal!!! No room for dessert. Waiter was well-trained and very pleasant, friendly, and attentive. Gave it only one star because, after all, it IS a steakhouse! read more

Shula has pulled it off. Interesting that a place so well decorated can be homey, posh...yet comfortable. Historic football pictures and quotes on the wall. Yes, the menu is on a football and they set the stand right on your plate (but of course they don't serve food on that plate). My server would not "go long" and hence, my one negative comment. The rest was sheer quality. The cold plate on rollers allows the server to give you a literal tour of a cows anatomy...yummy! All the cuts of actual beef right there in front of me..as though I had hunted it myself. (I guess I am writing this review for the guys...since I probably already made the ladies throw up~). The Calamari appetizer was OK, not great (I am a calamari snob and had wonderful calamari at Elliot's Oster House in Seattle, WA just ten days ago). But the crabbed topped filet mignon ($60) medium rare, was perfectly prepared and all quality. The wine list was great and the side of macaroni and cheese was a must do (they prepare it in a unique way...novelty item I suppose). All teh sides are too much food, but incredible...like the sauted mushrooms...WOW!! Over the years, I have never had a bad meal in Chicago (not even in random bars!)...and this one is stacked among the top performers. Also convenient in the city (especially if you stay at the Sheraton towers). Be prepared to pay, not just a pretty penny, but a shiny nickel. Our meal for two people (without dessert, just coffee) was $190. But there I was smiling all evening long. Buuuuuuurp! Excuse me. read more

Awesome food, service and atmosphere in Chicago. The Prime Rib was cooked perfectly and the Caesar Salad was full of flavor! The BEST part of the meal however was the fresh baked Sour Dough Bread! OMG! Also remember to order the creamed spinach side! Rich and full of buttery flavor. read more

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