Local Review:
Anniversary Night and this is where my Husband…read morechose after scrolling through option after option, as quantity is not the issue for locals finding somewhere to eat, its the quality that can often allude local diners.
Located in the Uncommons, perfectly neighbored with the Durango Casino (for us at least, easy access to quickly lose $80 but had fun doing it), this new spot is right next to a parking garage allowing easy entrance.
The restaurant itself is a vibe. It's dimly lit with small touches of gold, cozy booths, and a Captains eye view dining area, right in front of the open kitchen. The uniforms are on the laid back side but very well put together so it fits the upscale but not stuffy ambiance.
Appetizers:
Parker House Rolls- 10/10
Wood Grilled Artichoke-8/10- the salt and pepper garnish/crust, sticks to your fingers and is not edible, waaaay to salty but the Artichoke was perfectly cooked and the Chipotle Tomato Aioli was amazing..we asked for extra to take home
Hamachi Crudo-10/10, we don't usually order something like this and all I can say is try it. just.try.it
Mains:
16 oz Ribeye, 8/10, cooked to requested temperature and holy s%#@, the amount of "amazing steakhouses" that actually cook a steak correctly is low...very very low. Good flavor, not spectacular
add on: Grilled Lobster, 10/10, I think it was a stuffed lobster tail with some herbs and bread crumbs mixed in and wow!!! One of the best lobsters I've ever had and the housemade garlic butter was the perfect accompaniment and even made its way to some side dishes for extra flavor. Bravo
Sides:
Lobster and King Crab Mac- 7/10, fancy restaurant staple side dish, this one seemed unique with both crab and lobster so we spent the $50 on it. Rich in flavor, cheesy, good portion of Lobster and Crab just too oily for us and there a better noodle options.
Roasted Mushrooms, 10/10, excellent mix of mushrooms and a beautiful egg yolk sits on top so you can mix it in, yummy
Truffle Potato Au Gratin, 6/10, love the truffle, needed salt and was slightly over charred
Asparagus, 11/10. Best I have ever had, so unique so flavorful so unexpected Spring Onion Vinaigrette, XO mayo and crunchy peanuts I will be back literally for just this
Dessert:
Vanilla Creme Brulee, 6/10
didn't taste any Vanilla, the berries were not great and they over torched the top, the texture was perfect though.
As local foodies, this place is a yes. Our bill was about $330, no alcohol or mocktails just food so its pricey but great for a celebration and we also ordered a lot and surprisingly it was still yummy for the next day.
The service was pretty good. Our server was friendly but he didn't explain a single dish, like...it was pretty empty when we got there- you have this amazing menu with beautifully plated food and flavors that will satisfy and you dont talk about any of it!? We had time....you had time....especially in a restaurant like this- be a meal creator not an order taker. Such a bummer because he was mostly able to answer our few questions so it seems like the knowledgeable was there but not the passion or even effort. With price tags like that, the server had room to do better. Our backwaiter, younger girl with long dark hair, she was ON IT! She crushed every aspect and definitely displays finer dining skills.
They started to fill up so our entrees took about 30 minutes from the time we finished apps but when the food is worth it, it's all good.
We will be back, specifically for the Caesar Salad as we saw it floating throughout the restaurant and its visual appeal had us drooling