Last night I did something bold. I ordered fish at a steakhouse. I know. I shocked myself too. I walked into Steak 48 for the very first time with a full craving for seafood even though I almost never order fish when I eat out. It's usually dry, sad and gives off "help me" energy. But the craving was loud and honestly I hadn't experienced Steak 48 yet, so I figured if anyone could cook fish without hurting my feelings it would be them. I snagged a last-minute high top at the bar and the second I walked in they hit me with a "Good evening Mr. Diamond" which made me feel like I was either about to be seated or inducted into a secret society. Hard to tell. I sat down and shocked the world by skipping my usual Diet Coke with grenadine (The Evan Diamond). Instead I ordered an unsweetened iced tea. They brought out a glass of ice with a bottle of Republic Darjeeling tea sitting next to it. They call it the "champagne of tea". At first I judged it because I thought it was going to taste like every sad bottled tea at a gas station. Then I added one Sweet 'N Low and suddenly I was locked in. For dinner I had options. Salmon three ways. Chilean seabass three ways. A Branzino special was floating around too. I went with the Chilean seabass spiedini style which means breadcrumb magic, herbs and spices, then broiled. It came out looking like the moment in a movie where the clouds part and a choir sings. For my sides, I was torn between the Boursin mashed potatoes or the corn crème brûlée. My server suggested the corn since it was my first time. When the food arrived, the server assistant started plating both the corn brûlée and the mashed potatoes. I told him I only ordered the corn. He said "Your server wanted you to try both" and let me know the potatoes were on the house. I nearly adopted her on the spot. The corn crème brûlée was wild. Sweet corn folded into a rich cream base. Salty. Sweet. Cozy. Then they sprinkle sugar on top and torch it until it forms a crackly, caramelized shell like a true dessert crème brûlée. Underneath the crisp sugar is buttery, soft corn. The crunch to cream ratio was absolute perfect perfection. The Boursin mashed potatoes were on a whole other level too. A blend of Yukon and russet potatoes gives that silky texture. Then they mix in Boursin cheese and sweet cream so it hits you with buttery, garlicky, herby goodness. It's the kind of side that tastes like someone whispered "ultimate comfort" into a bowl of clouds. The sides were huge and could feed three or four people. And this feels like a good moment to say the service here was top tier. Everyone who stopped by did it with intention. Not hovering. Not weird. Just making sure I was set and happy. Then I picked up my fork and went to work. The seabass was perfect. Flaky. Moist. Zero dryness. I cleaned the plate like it was auditioning for the dishwasher. And yes I did all of this with my non dominant hand while my broken wrist chilled in its sling like it was on a beach vacation. The commitment was real. The total was $100 before tip not counting the gifted potatoes. Honestly worth every penny for a stress-free meal with flawless service and perfectly cooked fish. To wrap things up they brought out two bite sized chocolate chip cookies which felt like a tiny reward for being an adult and treating myself. Then today they phone called me for a follow up. Thinking the call was that I left my credit card there. (It happens to me way more often than it should). Turns out they just wanted to check in and make sure my experience was good. You don't see that often. And no this wasn't hosted. I wasn't invited. I wasn't fed for free. I just had a great time and wanted to share. If you want a solid higher end dinner or a date night spot in Charlotte, Steak 48 stays locked in. They were slammed on a Wednesday so make a reservation unless you want to play the bar seat lottery. I'll be recommending this place more often. They earned it. read more

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In celebration of my husband's birthday, we decided to have dinner at Steak 48! This isn't our first time dining here, and definitely won't be our last. Each time the experiences feel even more elevated, and I think they can't top the last time and somehow they do! Our waiter Charles was top notch! Unmatched! We tried the fried lobster tails for our appetizer. So darn good. We typically do the lobster rolls or shrimp/calamari. You just can't go wrong. We ordered The Oscar filet migon Crab cakes Asparagus Mashed potatoes Can't wait to come back. Perfect ambiance, service and food! 10/10 read more

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Went to Steak 48 for our birthdays this summer and was amazed at the food and service. Out of all the higher end steakhouses in Charlotte, this is my favorite by far. The food is fantastic, the staff is over the top. I can't say too much about our experience there. read more

Service with Joe was perfect. The filet mignon was served on a sizzingly hot dinner plate and cooked medium as ordered. The corn side dish was so yummy we should have ordered two. The scallops were large and cooked just right. Oh and I had Bernie's sauce with my filet. Ceasar salad with poached egg was my starter not sure the egg added anything to an already very good salad. And lastly the appetizer lobster rolls were enough for two for dinner. Desserts were all excellent as well tried 3 different ones but the key lime pie was the ultimate winner Great experience and have already booked again for all 9 of my clan to go again read more

Steak 48 in SouthPark isn't usually my kind of spot--I'm not big on chains--but it was late, and I needed something solid. The place was packed, definitely a lively, see-and-be-seen kind of vibe. I grabbed a seat at the bar, where Hunter took great care of me. Ordered some oysters, which were fresh and hit the spot, and wrapped it up with key lime pie--solid choice. Not my usual scene, but for a late-night bite, it did the job. read more

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We had a great experience for my dad's 75th birthday. The service was great and I will add a small addendum, which was ultimately a positive, below. I'll give a rundown of item's ordered and a score/notes for each. Pre-app: Bread - free/awesome, 11/10. App: Crispy Shrimp - This is like an elevated version of bang bang shrimp from chain restaurants, which is a huge compliment since it's always good. They somehow keep the shrimp crispy while they still get a lot of flavor from the sauce. It's also a very generous portion but you'll still wish there was more. 9.75/10 Sides: Corn creme brulee - Never a miss. I've been here before, you have to get it. 9/10. Au gratin potatoes - These are really good. I think maybe next time I would try the whipped potatoes but nothing to complain about here. 8/10. Mains: 45 day dry-aged ribeye - This was my order. I was excited because Charlotte only has a handful of restaurants offering this long of a dry-aged process, which is pretty much the only way you can tell the difference. And I could tell, it was very good. I will say, I ordered medium-rare and it was probably _a little_ closer to medium. The ribeye is a bit thinner than the filets so I realize it's more difficult. In any case, still very good. 8/10. Petit filet - My mom ordered this rare and she loved it. I had some as well and it was very good. Usually filets are so lean they don't have enough flavor for me but these have a little more fat so it was fantastic. 9.25/10. Bone-in filet - This is where there's a little controversy. My dad ordered this and is a bit more particular about steaks. I believe he wasn't anticipating the level of fat that would come with a bone-in cut as well as the amount of butter. The cook was also _slightly_ off from what he asked, but just for overall review purposes and full disclosure, I tried it myself and it was to my liking so probably a personal preference thing. I'll leave a numbered review off of this one since I took a small bite but I bet you'll do just fine ordering it if that's what you're into. **Also, they absolutely took care of this on it and made it 100% right. Crab cakes - forgot to ask my sister how these were but she ate them all and doesn't usually clean her plate so I'm guessing they were great. 10/10. The cocktails don't really need a breakdown but were all very good. Service was excellent, and as mentioned they took care of our one minor issue and also, because it was a really big milestone birthday for my dad, hooked us up with dessert, which is always nice. Overall, great experience and, as a bonus, you don't have to deal with parking issues. read more

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I really enjoyed steak 48 with my sister. The staff was really great and they gave us several recommendations for lounges to go to that evening. My sister got the steak and I got salmon. It was delicious. read more

Celebrated my birthday here last night with my two daughters. The restaurant embodies the ambiance, service and quality cuisines - all 10/10. Arrived on time and was seated within seconds. Andrea, the host and every waiter were knowledgeable of the menu and made excellent suggestions. The steaks were flavorful and prepared and cooked perfectly. The Chilean sea bass and sizes of truffle fries, sautéed spinach and mac n' cheese were both excellent! The food and quality of service has made this one of our favorite! read more

I'm always excited to try out a high-end steakhouse and this place did NOT disappoint. It's a very spacious location with all the elegant decor you would expect from an upscale establishment. We were there celebrating our friends bday and the staff was so warm and welcoming and even brought out a signed bday card. Their dinner menu features a variety of options with appetizers like lobster rolls, crispy shrimp deviled eggs, waygu beef tartare, a variety of salad options, a seafood raw bar, and of course a plethora of steak cuts that you can pair with various options such as crab cakes or their black truffle sautéed Maine lobster. I got to try out the calamari, crab & shrimp mac, and the bone-in filet w/ scallops. We did wait quite awhile for all the food but it was completely worth it. The calamari was solid fried well, the filet with the scallops was excellent I asked for medium-well and it was prepared perfectly and the scallops were also delicious, and the crab & shrimp Mac and cheese, between the large portions of seafood and the flavor of the cheese itself, absolutely divine! All in all an excellent dining experience and I highly recommend checking them out. read more

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Great steak restaurant: outstanding service, fantastic streak and side dishes. Service is beyond elegant and courteous

The quality of my steak was disappointing. The staff was wonderful, the manager offered to redo the steak however my wife had already finished 1/3 of hers. The point is you go to a restaurant like Steak 48 for the experience not just the food. I passed on their offer to redo my steak so they comped my meal. Proper by them and appreciated by me but the horse was out of the barn so to speak or should I say the steer. read more

This was by far the best experience I've ever had!! The atmosphere, food and especially the staff and service were unparalleled. We got the 22oz ribeye, the bone in filet, whipped potatoes and asparagus. The steaks were served on a plate that was literally sizzling which was amazing and no it didn't over cook the meat. When I tell you it was the best ribeye I've ever had, I'm not kidding and I never get steak at places because it's never done right- they did it right. The sides were incredible but again, for me it was the service and staff. We went there for my birthday and they went above and beyond. They even hand wrote a note and had it on the table. This will most definitely become our go to place for major celebrations!! read more

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Our first time here and it was amazing. 5 stars aren't easy to come by and really have to be exceptional in every way and Steak 48 was. The service was absolutely amazing. All i can say is ask for Jeff. He was great. From beginning to end just exceptional. We started with the salads which were great. First time i have had a warm poached egg on a salad and it was fantastic. We had the NY Strip which was very flavorful and the Meatloaf which was also a hit. All cooked to perfection. We went with the asparagus fries as a side and also very good. For dessert we had the Ultimate warm vanilla caramel cake which might now be one our favorite desserts. Some dessert genius created that one. Steak 48 is now on our rotation. read more

So parking can be tough. You can park in the parking garage is street parking. It is definitely in a busy area. This place is definitely up there. The price is pricey. The food was delicious and so were the drinks. I got the meatloaf and it was delicious. Don't miss out on the corn brûlée. It's so so delicious, so worth it. The only reason why I come here. Of course the steak is good. Expect to walk out with a big bill. Nice place. Pretty and fancy looking. read more

I really enjoyed my evening at Steak 48. My waiter was tired ( noticeably tired, even prior to stating he had been there since 9am with NO break). He did not go over the menu with us, but he did answer our questions. Initially he wasn't attentive to us, but eventually got better. The negative was the bread- it came to our table undercooked. By the time it was replaced we had our meal. The entrees were delicious from the sides of Mac &cheese, broccoli and Brussels sprouts to the bone-in steak and the pork chops. The pork chops were huge and two bones came on a plate. Cocktails were good, not overpriced and well balanced with the alcohol not so noticeable. I received a complimentary desert, for my birthday, which was delightful! I also received a personal card thanking me for celebrating my birthday with them. This was my 2nd visit- throughly enjoyed! read more

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We were greeted with "Happy Birthday!" at least three times. (It was Sydney's birthday!) We were seated in a beautifully adorned little cozy box/private area. The drinks were wonderful, I got a No-jito (Non-alcoholic Mojito.) Our server Shervon was amazing! Knowledgeable and attentive! The steak and potatoes blew me away! It was absolutely delicious ! It was AMAZING!!! Totally Recommend! Xo, A+S read more

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My wife called the restaurant and explained the experience on our anniversary. They apologized and sent us a gift card. We went again and the experience was a complete 180. The service was excellent and the Manager upgraded our wine that we purchased (we didn't bring a bottle) We had an amazing experience and will definitely visit again read more

Came here on NYE. Awesome bar service, great food and great service HOWEVER we waited 45 minutes for our valet parked car! No apology and no explanation. read more

Best birthday dinner ever! I surprised my husband with a reservation to Steak 48 and he absolutely loved it! Service was excellent- very attentive staff! The ambiance was intimate and romantic. If you get a chance to come here, get the a5 wagyu steak, you will never look at steak the same!!! read more

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Magical. Wonderful. Delightful ambiance, delicious food, exceptional service. This place is the full package. We had dinner to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and Steak 48 did not disappoint. Our server was awesome and balanced making recommendations and pacing the meal well. He was warm and thoughtful and really helped make our meal a great experience (shout out Sami!). Highly recommend Steak 48 for a special occasion! read more

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When I say this my favorite restaurant in Charlotte. The ambiance, the service, cocktails and of course the food just great. I celebrated my birthday here yet again and they made me feel so special. The extra mile they go makes cost well worth it. read more

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Everything was good overall. The ribeye was solid, but not standout enough for the price. That said, we left saying we'd try it again--next time I'd come back to give the bone-in filet mignon a shot. Veryyyyy pricey, and after the first trip I still haven't made up my mind on whether it was worth it. read more

This was one of the best meals I have ever had. Like ever. From start to finish this was one of the best experiences. I thought that it was all hype, but Steak 48 delivered. Charles was an amazing server and I will definitely ask for him again. We had oysters and the sautéed shrimp Vance as an app. Both were great, but I will do just the oysters next time. My wife and I split a 12oz filet and it is served on a 500 degree plate. It literally melted in my mouth. The sweet corn crème brûlée was out of this world. Our dessert, the ultimate, did not disappoint. If I could give this place 6 stars I would. I rarely say spending $300 on dinner is a good deal, but here it is. I can't wait to go back. read more

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I was here 2 years ago for my birthday and my husband made reservations again for this year. My waitress was so attentive. Great drinks great food great dark ambiance. I truly enjoyed myself and went home with so many leftovers including birthday cake. Now I have my servers business card I know I can contact her directly for all future reservations. Love this. Highly recommend. Tons of parking in the garage. Less than 3 hours is free parking so not an issue. They also have valley parking. read more

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Our service went above and b he was attentive and amazing Our food was delicious started with shrimp appetizer Caesar salads ! Desserts were sooo good! Definitely recommend read more

This is THE place to go for date night! The vibe is electric, the staff is amazing, the food... AMAZING!!! I had the bone in filet and the cauliflower!!! Highly recommend!!! Drinks are amazing as well!! Will definitely be back soon!! read more

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This was an incredible dining experience. From the time I entered the door, the service was top notch. We were seated in the wine room. It's a more intimate area which is perfect for having conversations. The drinks were good. Yes, there were plenty of sides and a salad to options for vegetarians. I had a salad and we shared 3 sides. We finished with the vanilla cake. It was delicious. They did not miss in any area. read more

We couldn't have picked a better place for our anniversary dinner. We had reservations and were seated promptly. Appetizer, cocktail, and meals were all prepared perfectly. All of the staff were fantastic and made us feel like we were the only ones in the restaurant. Meredith, our server, was extremely knowledgeable and polite. She made sure every aspect of our night was special. We would recommend her and Steak 48 to anyone. read more

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I love this place. Every time I'm here, I'm impressed by the quality of everything. The environment is great. Food; outstanding. Service is second to none. Every employee makes eye contact and says "good evening" to you when you walk by. My "slightly dirty" martini came out exactly as ordered. My seabass was moist but light. i sound like I'm gushing, but thats what you do when you really appreciate going somewhere. read more

Steak 48 - on the menu - Steakhouses Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Amazing food! Ask for the donuts they are not on the menu but are amazing Great service read more

The service was great, server was friendly and attentive. We had reservations for my birthday. Establishment was quite dark, very dark. Could have been a bit lighter. That bread that everyone raves about was the least mentionable thing we ate. It wasn't all that for me. Everything else was up to par. The steak was well seasoned and had great flavor. Sides were good as well. The star of the show was the chocolate chip cookies at the end. Will be back to check out the rest of the menu. read more

Steak 48 - Steakhouses Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place has yet to disappoint. We have gone multiple times and enjoy it each time. We typically get the 18oz bone in filet which is just excellent. This time we tried the burrata to start and not only was it perfect the portion was great. We also orders the 22oz bone in ribeye to split and it was great. The atmosphere is great and the restaurant is modern. The staff is attentive and does a great job. read more

Steak 48 - 22oz bone in ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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My steak was cooked to the correct temperature, but my boyfriend's steak, even though it was cooked appropriately had a lot of gristle on it and considering the amount of money spent, I cannot say it would be worth going back here. Also, the music was quite loud and did not match the atmosphere . When you're spinning that much money certain touches just need to be right. read more

We selected Steak 48 to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. We had the pleasure of being waited on by Andreas. Our service, food and experience was beyond measure. We loved every second of our time there. Thank you! read more

Expectations were high. The reality met half the expectation. The complimentary rolls make sure if anyone has an issue with cheese to request the sea salt butter rolls when the server initially comes to the table. These taste like milk bread and I would've loved some butter w/them. Be warned they'll fill you up quickly. Calamari and shrimp as an appetizer is a go. Light fry. The white sauce which is some sort of green Tabasco is a funky flavor that I didn't appreciate. The cocktail sauce was ok. The whipped buttermilk potatoes I don't know how they managed it but they tasted like they came from a box. I really don't know how they accomplished that. Needed some salt on the table for those even to be palatable. We each ate literally a bite and that was it. Creme brûlée corn who doesn't love corn w/a creme brûlée sugary topping Asparagus fries where's the seasoning? Absolutely no seasoning in the tempura batter. All the seasoning was dependent on that tomato hollandaise. I don't tolerate hollandaise well so can't say how that tasted or if that solves for the lack of seasoning. While the rolls were smoking hot, all of the sides were cold Not sure how that happens and really don't need the server to put the blobs from the sides on my entree plate. Now the entrees - this time, we did seafood My Chilean sea bass had lemon butter heavy on the lemon I'm not a lemon fan and the server had said it would be light and if that's light I'll take my sea bass w/a side of lemon in squeezed in my water. That's how much lemon it tasted like. I also was expecting that crunch the server had indicated from the bread crumbs. If there were any bread crumbs I couldn't tell. Would have helped tame the lemon butter. The Maryland crab cakes were heavy on the crab light on it being lump style. That was okay since there wasn't that much breading so being majority actual crab was great. On to dessert, it was my actual birthday so chose the warm vanilla caramel cake. It's more like an ooey gooey cake style cookie w/ice cream and a tower of fresh whipped cream. Being a caramel fanatic, I was digging to the bottom of that bowl looking for the caramel. Where's the promised caramel?? Key lime pie was my favorite part of the whole meal. Solid key lime flavor and a fabulous crust. Our server started off very stiff. She seemed to be stretched across at least 6 tables that I saw and of those 3 were parties of 4 or more so she was stressed I'm sure. I would love some butter for the rolls, salt just in general, warm sides and another option on sauces for those of us w/difficulty w/hollandaise like garlic aioli. The bathrooms - they need to distinguish a couple men and the remainder women. No woman wants to touch a toilet seat or see a wet floor and wonder what that it is. We were too full to try the end of the meal complimentary cookies or even think of taking them w/us. Watch those floors - I wasn't the only female I noted holding the rail down the stairs which were slick for those smooth soled shoes. It's noisy and tables are very close so you might make friends w/the table next to you. We will try again and next time w/steak. read more

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When dining at a restaurant known for steak, it had better be good. The beautiful Steak 48 delivered; prime bone in filet, cooked to perfection. Both tender and juicy served with a sharable side of whipped sweet potatoes and roasted brussel sprouts. Although, my son and I filled up on delicious warm bread and deviled eggs, we still cleaned our plates and shared the best dessert. Thank you so much to our server Michaela and team that took such good care of us. Everyone worked together flawlessly. read more

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Steak 48 is worth every penny. The food and service are phenomenal. This was our second time visiting. Here's what we ordered this time, in addition to a bottle of wine: Appetizer: Colossal shrimp (plus the complimentary delicious hot rolls) Entrees: bone in filet, crab cakes with a couple added scallops. My husband got the filet. It was cooked perfectly (medium rare) and melted in my mouth. The crab cakes were HUGE and tasty. I could only eat one. The scallops were also huge and flavorful. Sides: corn crème brûlée, loaded mashed potatoes. Both are must! The corn crème brûlée was like dessert. So creamy with a touch of sweetness and crunch. Omg. Get the mashed potatoes too but get them loaded with cheese and butter and chives and all the goodness like we did. Dessert: caramel cake. Honestly all the desserts looked amazing. I wanted a sample of them all but I'm glad we went with the caramel cake! Also a tip... request a seat by the kitchen. You'll get a little bit of a show as you watch all of the amazing dishes being prepped for guests. You'll "ooh and ahh" at everything you see in the kitchen. The warm scented towels and courtesy chocolate chip cookies are also a lovely touch. read more

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We went to Steak48 to celebrate my birthday. Having great expectations from all the hype and we were exciting to give this restaurant a try. We made reservations on open table that went smoothly. We were greeted with a wonderful smile and after a bit of a wait, we were seated in the back room ( a great location for making reservations so far in advance). Our waiter came and seemed a bit bothered by waiting on us? As if he wanted a larger table, I don't know but he seemed off putting. He took our appetizer orders. We ordered the scallop ( per his recommendation which were delicious) and the calamari (again fantastic) he also brought us a bruschetta plate which we did not order? He said that he couldn't bring it back and we could just keep it? We thought it odd but whatever? I wanted fish but after all the apps decided on splitting a bone in rib eye with my husband ( again delicious) I ordered mushrooms (which never came?) our waiter suggested desert we said we just wanted the check. He told us desert was compliment for my birthday to choose something and they would pack it up with the rest of our doggy bag items. I ordered a key lime pie. We had 2 doggy bags when we left. Later that night we went to get the pie and much to our surprise the items in our doggie bags were not ours ? The busboy had given us someone else good! Yuck! How gross. We called Steak48 and the hostess passed me to the manager Frank. I explained what happened. At first he said that would Never happen! I responded but it did and let him know that I could take a picture of the contents in the bags for it surely was not what we had ordered. Frank told me he remembered the "mixup" on our app? I told him that the poor people that wanted their two bone in rib eye steaks are going to be disappointed when they get a piece of key lime pie and some bruschetta! Frank apologize for the mix up and the poor experience at Steak48 and said it was a rare occurrence. I told Frank this was our first time. Frank said he would have his assistant send out a gift certificate to us. We never received it. read more

My husband took me to Steak 48 for the first time to celebrate my birthday. I had heard so many wonderful things about both the food and the service, so I was really looking forward to it! The food was absolutely AMAZING -- truly 12/10! We had the spicy shrimp deviled eggs, filets, potatoes au gratin, fire-roasted cauliflower, and the warm vanilla cake for dessert -- everything was exceptional! Not a single complaint about the food! Unfortunately, I can't say the same about the service. It was extremely disappointing. Our server came across as a bit condescending, rushed through the specials so quickly that it was hard to follow, and lacked any warmth or engagement. We only saw the assistant twice -- once when we were seated and again when he boxed up our leftovers. (Didn't even catch either one of their names). Our wine glasses were never refilled, menus sat on the table, and empty dishes & glasses were left sitting as he walked away from the table. For a dinner that totaled over $400 (before tip), we expected a much higher level of attentiveness and hospitality. My husband owns restaurants, so we always enjoy engaging with our servers and making it a fun experience -- he's even been known to try to hire great ones on the spot! Sadly, that wasn't the case here. The food was phenomenal, but the service truly took away from what should've been a special evening. As much as we loved the meal, we both agreed that we likely wouldn't return because of the poor service we received. Everyone we've spoken with has raved about their top-notch experience -- I wish we could've said the same. Our server even mentioned twice that he's been there since the restaurant opened, which made the lack of attentiveness all the more surprising. read more

Me and the wife were in town for the weekend for her birthday ..here are my thoughts : * Ambience was nice , had a good vibe. * Service was excellent ..Andreas was on point . * We both had 8oz Filets ..which seemed larger ..both were cooked to temp. Tender ..could have used some seasoning. * The sides were excellent ..but reason for 4 stars instead of 5 because they are overpriced .I've paid much less in NYC for sides. It was my wife's birthday and we were comped a delicious caramel cake . Overall , a good experience:) read more